Everything Everywhere Daily The Spanish Inquisition
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Aug 23, 2025 Delve into the dark history of the Spanish Inquisition, a movement aimed at enforcing religious conformity in Spain after the Reconquista. Explore the severe persecution of non-Catholics and the lasting impacts on society. Discover the motivations behind the Inquisition led by Ferdinand II and Isabella, and the brutal methods used against perceived heretics. Unravel common misconceptions surrounding this tumultuous period and reflect on its complex legacy that still influences contemporary Spain.
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Inquisition As Long-Term State Project
- The Spanish Inquisition was a 350-year campaign to enforce religious conformity across Spain.
- It arose after the Reconquista when monarchs sought to unify Spain as Catholic under papal permission.
Centralized Tribunal Structure
- Ferdinand and Isabella created a multilayered Tribunal and the Suprema to police faith across kingdoms.
- The Crown nominated the Inquisitor General who oversaw local tribunals, creating centralized religious control.
Torquemada's Code And Edict
- Tomás de Torquemada wrote the Inquisitor's Code and defined heresy as treason punishable by death.
- He also instituted the Edict of Grace offering spared sentences for confession and denunciations during a limited window.