The Spanish Inquisition

1478-01-01

A brutal period of religious persecution and torture carried out by the Spanish monarchy.

Historical Figures

Torquemada

Grand Inquisitor

Tomás de Torquemada was the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition, appointed by Isabella I of Castile in 1483. He was known for his ruthless methods of interrogation and torture in the name of preserving Catholic orthodoxy in Spain.

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Hernando de Talavera

Archbishop of Granada

Hernando de Talavera was a Spanish prelate who served as the Archbishop of Granada during the early years of the Spanish Inquisition. He played a key role in overseeing the conversion of Muslims and Jews to Catholicism, in line with the monarch's policies.

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Isabella I of Castile

Queen of Spain

Isabella I of Castile, along with her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon, was responsible for the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition in 1478. She was a devout Catholic monarch who sought to maintain religious orthodoxy in Spain.

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