Established in 1478 in Castile by Pope Sixtus because of concern about conversos.
Whilst anti-semitism was growing, both monarchs had jewish doctors and jewish men in their court, and isabella said 'all jews in my realms are mine and under my care.'
No inquisitors were appointed until 1480
1483 the inquisition extended to Aragon. It was the only institutuin who's authority ran throughout the whole of Spain.
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Impact
In Barcelona between 1488-1505, the I tried 1200 people, all but 8 were conversos.
In it's first decade, the I burnt 2000 people
At the end of 1482, the I ordered the expulsion of jews from Andalucia. By 1484 they had been driven out of Seville
ROYAL POLICY BEGAN TO CHANGE
by mid 80s jews as well as conversos under attack
In Valencia, 80% death penalties were issued before 1530
Increased persecution at time of communeros
Under Charles reign, people felt less under threat from minroutes. In the last 20 years of his reign 84% of the accused were christians.
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