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The Spanish Inquisition | SPANISH INQUISITION
The Spanish Inquisition

In 1478 the pope, Sixtus IV, allows Ferdinand and Isabella to establish a special branch of the Inquisition in Spain. There is believed to be a danger to the church from Jews masquerading as Christians.

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The Spanish Inquisition | HISTORY OF JUDAISM
The Spanish Inquisition

In 1478 the pope, Sixtus IV, allows Ferdinand and Isabella to establish a special branch of the Inquisition in Spain. There is believed to be a danger to the church from Jews masquerading as Christians.

Such Je...

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The Spanish Inquisition | HISTORY OF SPAIN
The Spanish Inquisition

In 1478 the pope, Sixtus IV, allows Ferdinand and Isabella to establish a special branch of the Inquisition in Spain. There is believed to be a danger to the church from Jews masquerading as Christians.

Such Je...

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The medieval Inquisition is mainly used | HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY
Inquisition

The medieval Inquisition is mainly used against the Cathars in France, though the burning of both John Huss and Joan of Arc follow investigations by inquisitors. The inquisitorial procedure becomes firmly established in...

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The medieval Inquisition is mainly used | HISTORY OF THE PAPACY
Inquisition

The medieval Inquisition is mainly used against the Cathars in France, though the burning of both John Huss and Joan of Arc follow investigations by inquisitors. The inquisitorial procedure becomes firmly established in...

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France's two great warriors, Turenne and | HISTORY OF FRANCE
Enlarging the frontiers

France's two great warriors, Turenne and Condé, are once again to the fore. Turenne seizes part of the Spanish Netherlands in 1667. Early in 1668 Condé takes only two weeks to occupy the whole of Franche-Co...