The Spanish Inquisition's First Victims: Conversos and the Crown

In this episode, we trace the origins of the Spanish Inquisition under Ferdinand and Isabella, focusing on its early years when the tribunal targeted conversos—Jewish converts to Catholicism. Lucas and Luna discuss the royal decree of 1478, the role of Tomás de Torquemada as the first Inquisitor General, and the atmosphere of suspicion that led to the first auto-da-fé in Seville in 1481. They explore the political motives behind the Inquisition, the social tensions between old Christians and new converts, and the lasting impact on Spanish society. The episode also touches on the distinctiveness of the Spanish Inquisition compared to earlier medieval inquisitions, and how it became a tool for consolidating royal authority. A balanced look at a controversial institution, without sensationalism. #SpanishInquisition #FerdinandAndIsabella #Converso #Torquemada #AutoDaFe #Seville1481 #CatholicMonarchs #InquisitorGeneral #Spain #History #FexingoHistory #Europe #Alhambra #MedievalSpain #ReligiousTolerance #JewishHistory #CatholicChurch #RoyalAuthority Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo