Rex Catholicissimus


The Latin title Rex Catholicissimus, anglicised as Most Catholic King or Most Catholic Majesty, was awarded by the Pope to the Sovereigns of Spain. It was first used by Pope Alexander VI in the papal bull Inter caetera in 1493.
The best-known example of this title is the Catholic Monarchs, which is used solely in reference to Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Neither King Juan Carlos I nor Felipe VI have used the title, but they have not renounced it either.

Similar titles

The monarchs of other countries have received similar titles from the pope:
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Category:Royal styles
Category:Spanish monarchs
Category:Superlatives in religion
Category:1490s establishments in Spain
Category:1493 establishments in Europe