Who is the most iconic Spanish ruler?

Question

Who is the most iconic Spanish ruler in history.

The most iconic, not necessarily the most powerful or important.

France is to Napoleon as Spain is to who?

Great Brittan is to Queen Elisabeth as Spain is to who?

Rome is to Julius Caesar as Spain is to who?

All of these people are instantly recognizable visually does Spain have an equivalent?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Answer 1

the hapsburgs (Charles V)

Answer 2

Franco immediately springs to mind.

Horrible man.

Answer 3

I agree with Kimmi M, Ferdinand and Isabella, the sponsors of Christopher Columbus's voyage.

However, Franco (the dictator who seized power after the Spanish Revolution) could also be considered an iconic ruler of Spain, although infamously.

Answer 4

Ferdinand and Isabella--They sent Columbus to "discover" the New World and are closely associated with the Spanish Inquisition.

Answer 5

Phillip II of Spain he's the one that got things going

Answer 6

A toss-up between Carlos V and Felipe II (both Habsburgs).

Answer 7

Filip 2nd of Spain