After Jews were tortured and murdered, their property was seized by the Church, which also shared the stolen wealth with the monarchy. Queen Isabella financed the voyage of Christopher Columbus using money seized by the Inquisition.
We know the organizations that did support it, like the Roman Catholic Church, the Spanish Monarchy, and most Spanish citizens during its early period.
Spanish Inquisition was created in 1478.
The Catholic Church and the Spanish monarchy.
No. The Spanish monarchy has always been Catholic. Protestants in Spain were immediately targeted by the (already-existing) Spanish Inquisition and tortured. This prevented Protestantism from ever gaining a foothold in Iberia.
The Spanish Inquisition was primarily located in Spain, with headquarters in cities such as Seville, Toledo, and Madrid. It was established by the Spanish monarchy in the late 15th century to maintain religious orthodoxy and root out heresy among the population.
King Ferdinand was the king during the Spanish Inquisition.
Yes, the Spanish Inquisition was real, although it was arguably less cruel than the somewhat earlier Medieval Inquisition.
The Spanish Inquisition was set up in 1478 and lasted till 1834. It was active throughout the Spanish Empire as well as in Spain.
The inquisition took place in Spain.
The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.
The Spanish Inquisition sketch appears in Series 2 Episode 2,
The Inquisition was started by the Spanish government with the support of the Catholic Church.