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How many years did the inquisition last?

The Inquisition lasted from 1478 to 1834 which means it lasted 356 years. a looong time


He was tried by the inquisition for his views?

Galileo Galilei was tried by the Inquisition for his views on geocentricism. He believed in heliocentrism instead of geocentricism. This viewpoint was in direct opposition to the scriptures. For this, he was tried by the Roman Inquisition in 1615.


When did the Spanish Inquisition take place?

The Spanish Inquisition was set up in 1478 and lasted till 1834. It was active throughout the Spanish Empire as well as in Spain.


Which group was persecuted first by the Inqusition?

The original Papal inquisition was set up to find heretics. The Spanish Inquisition was originally established to sniff out 'insincere converts' from Judaism, and later extended its scope to include 'insincere converts' from Islam. By about 1600 something like 20% of all those in trouble with the Spanish Inquisition were being 'investigated' for allegedly 'insulting the Inquisition', failing to respect the Inquisition and so on.


How did the inquisition come to an end?

The Inquisition gradually came to an end over several centuries, primarily due to changing political, social, and religious contexts. By the 18th century, Enlightenment ideas promoting individual rights and skepticism towards religious authority led to a decline in the Inquisition's influence. The formal abolition of the Spanish Inquisition occurred in 1834, and the Roman Inquisition was effectively rendered inactive in the 19th century as secular governments gained power and prioritized civil liberties. Ultimately, the Inquisition's decline reflected broader shifts towards modernity and secularism in Europe.