King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile set up the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 with the approval of Pope Sixtus IV. In contrast to the previous inquisitions, it operated completely under royal authority, though staffed by secular clergy and orders, and independently of the Holy See. It operated in Spain and in all Spanish colonies and territories, which included the Canary Islands, the Spanish Netherlands, the Kingdom of Naples, and all Spanish possessions in North, Central, and South America. It targeted primarily converts from Judaism (Conversos and Marranos) and from Islam (Moriscos or secret Moors) - both groups still resided in Spain after the end of the Islamic control of Spain - who came under suspicion of either continuing to adhere to their old religion or of having fallen back into it. Somewhat later the Spanish Inquisition took an interest in Protestants of virtually any sect, notably in the Spanish Netherlands. In the Spanish possessions of the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples in southern Italy, which formed part of the Spanish Crown's hereditary possessions, it also targeted Greek Orthodox Christians. The Spanish Inquisition, tied to the authority of the Spanish Crown, also examined political cases. In the Americas, King Philip II set up two tribunals (each formally titled Tribunal del Santo Oficio de la Inquisición), one in Peru and the other in Mexico. The Mexican office administered the Audiencias of Guatemala (Guatemala, Chiapas, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica), Nueva Galicia (northern and western Mexico), Mexico (central and southeastern Mexico), and the Philippines. The Peruvian Inquisition, based in Lima, administered all the Spanish territories in South America and Panama. From 1610 a new Inquisition seat established in Cartagena (Colombia) administered much of the Spanish Caribbean in addition to Panama and northern South America. The Inquisition continued to function in North America until the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821). In South America Simón BolÃvar abolished the Inquisition; in Spain itself the institution survived until 1834.
the Spanish inquisition.
The Spanish Inquisition was set up in 1478 and lasted till 1834. It was active throughout the Spanish Empire as well as in Spain.
The Inquisition gradually came to an end over several centuries, primarily due to changing political, social, and religious contexts. By the 18th century, Enlightenment ideas promoting individual rights and skepticism towards religious authority led to a decline in the Inquisition's influence. The formal abolition of the Spanish Inquisition occurred in 1834, and the Roman Inquisition was effectively rendered inactive in the 19th century as secular governments gained power and prioritized civil liberties. Ultimately, the Inquisition's decline reflected broader shifts towards modernity and secularism in Europe.
The Roman Inquisition, established in 1542, primarily focused on addressing heresy within the Catholic Church, particularly in Italy, and was characterized by its centralized authority under the Pope. In contrast, the Spanish Inquisition, initiated in 1478, sought to enforce Catholic orthodoxy in Spain and targeted conversos (converted Jews) and other perceived threats to religious unity. While both inquisitions aimed to combat heresy, the Spanish Inquisition was more politically motivated, often intertwining with national identity and governance, whereas the Roman Inquisition was more theological and ecclesiastical in nature. Additionally, the Spanish Inquisition was known for its severe methods and broader societal impact across the Spanish Empire.
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the Spanish inquisition.
Though Napoleon abolished the Spanish inquisition when he invaded the country in 1808, it was reinstated once the country had been liberated in 1814. The Spanish Inquisition was finally abolished in 1834 by Maria Christina, the queen regent of Spain.
Spanish Inquisition was created in 1478.
King Ferdinand was the king during the Spanish Inquisition.
Yes, the Spanish Inquisition was real, although it was arguably less cruel than the somewhat earlier Medieval Inquisition.
The Catholic Church did not revive the Inquisition. The Roman Inquisition ended at the end of the 19th century, and the Spanish Inquisition ended in the middle of the 19th century; neither has been revived, and the Office of the Inquistion was formally renamed twice since then.
The Spanish Inquisition was set up in 1478 and lasted till 1834. It was active throughout the Spanish Empire as well as in Spain.
The inquisition took place in Spain.
The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.
The Spanish Inquisition sketch appears in Series 2 Episode 2,
The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.
the spanish inquisition