Spanish Inquisition

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Summary

The Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition was authorized by Pope Sixtus IV in 1478 and the first inquisitors, Miguel de Morillo and Juan de San Martín, were appointed by the future Catholic Monarchs, King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, in 1480.

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persecutor and legal adversary
The Inquisition imprisoned Luis de León for nearly five years (1572–1576) on charges related to his biblical translations and academic disputes.
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institutional employer and regulator
Valencia worked as a censor for the Inquisition, a role that defined his professional life and his cautious approach to intellectual freedom.
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ecclesiastical institution that monitored his theological writings
The Inquisition's influence on Spanish intellectual life meant that Las Casas's radical views on colonial rights were subject to intense scrutiny and potential censorship.
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engaged in significant conflicts with the Spanish Inquisition
Cano's intellectual independence and critical approach to theological authority led to notable tensions with the Spanish Inquisition during his career.
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institutional context of his legal career
As a high-ranking jurist and prelate, Covarrubias operated within the legal framework of the Spanish Empire, which included the Inquisition's judicial reach.
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