1481 ⟶ Institution of the Spanish Inquisition

The Spanish Inquisition is instituted.
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📜 Pope Nicholas V Authorizes Inquisition for Marranos

Pope Nicholas V authorizes the establishment of the Inquisition to investigate heresy among the Marranos. See also Crypto-Judaism.⟶
Pope Nicholas V Authorizes Inquisition for Marranos (1463)
InquisitionMarranosCrypto-JudaismSpainReligious PersecutionPope Nicholas VMedieval PeriodLegislation
Vatican CityVatican City

⚖️ Institution of the Spanish Inquisition

The Spanish Inquisition is instituted.⟶
Institution of the Spanish Inquisition (1481)
Spanish InquisitionLegislationReligious PersecutionConversionAnti-Semitism15th CenturyTomás de TorquemadaExpulsion
SpainSpain

🚪 Expulsion of Jews from Lithuania

Jews in Lithuania are expelled and their property is seized. They were allowed to return 8 years later.⟶
Expulsion of Jews from Lithuania (1495)
ExpulsionLithuaniaReligious Persecution15th CenturyTemporary Expulsion
LithuaniaLithuania

🚪 Expulsion of Jews from Styria

Jews living in Styria are expelled and all their property is confiscated.⟶
Expulsion of Jews from Styria (1496)
ExpulsionStyriaReligious Persecution15th CenturyConfiscation of PropertyAustria
AustriaAustria

🇮🇳 The Goa Inquisition Begins

The Goa Inquisition begins.⟶
The Goa Inquisition Begins (1560)
InquisitionGoaIndiaReligious persecutionPortuguese Empire16th CenturyForced conversion
IndiaIndia

🔥 Mexican Inquisition Begins

The Mexican Inquisition begins.⟶
Mexican Inquisition Begins (1571)
InquisitionMexicoReligious PersecutionNew WorldConversosSpanish EmpireEarly Modern Period
MexicoMexico