context: He was the first (living) son of Prince Charles and Maria Luisa of Parma. He is also the grandson of King Charles III and Maria Amalia of Saxony, Ferdinand was born in El Escorial Palace near Madrid. In his youth he was in an unfavorable position as heir to the throne because his authority in the government was abolished by his parents and Godoy. Dissatisfaction on a national scale caused a rebellion in 1805. In October 1807, Ferdinand was arrested for his involvement in the El Escorial Conspiracy where liberal reformers claimed to be willing to guarantee the help of Emperor Napoleon of France. When the conspiracy was revealed, Ferdinand betrayed the group and begged his parents.
question: who are Ferdinand VII's parents?
answers.text: Prince Charles and Maria Luisa of Parma