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Islamic Spain and the Inquisition - Important People

By 25koami
  • 410

    First king of the Visigoths - King Alaric I

    First king of the Visigoths - King Alaric I
    During the rise of the Visigoth, King Alaric I was the first king to rule the Visigoth kingdom. - (395-410)
    [Study. com] https://study.com/learn/lesson/visigothic-kingdom-history-kings-visigoths.html
  • 601

    King Reccared I

    King Reccared I
    The Visigothic King converted the Visigoth to Catholicism.
    (586–601)
    [Rensselar Polytechnic Institute] https://homepages.rpi.edu/~holmes/Hobbies/Genealogy2/ps11/ps11_174.htm
  • 632

    The First Ruler of The Islamic Expansion- Muhammad

    The First Ruler of The Islamic Expansion- Muhammad
    The last prophet and founder of Islam. He was a major influence on Islamic Spain. Muhammad died in Medina. (610 - 632)
  • 634

    The First Successor- Abū Bakr

    The First Successor- Abū Bakr
    After Muhammed died, Abū Bakr was the first ruler. He ruled as the first Caliph. (632 - 634).
    [From NOTES]
  • 644

    The Second Successor- Umar ibn al-Khattab

    The Second Successor- Umar ibn al-Khattab
    The second Caliph of Islam, after the reign of Abu Bakr (634 to 644).
  • 656

    The Third Successor- Uthman

    The Third Successor- Uthman
    After the reign of Umar. He was assigned as ruler (644 - 656)
  • 661

    The Fourth and Last Successor- Ali

    The Fourth and Last Successor- Ali
    The fourth and final caliphs (656 - 661)
  • 711

    General Tariq ibn Ziyad

    General Tariq ibn Ziyad
    The general who took out the last Visigothic King. King Roderick was personally by this general.
  • 711

    The Fall of King Roderick

    The Fall of King Roderick
    the Islamic Umayyad Caliphate, under the leadership of the Berber general Tariq ibn Ziyad, invaded the Iberian Peninsula. In the same battle, he was slain by the general.
  • 1054

    Medieval Inquisition

    After the Muslims took over various lands, the remaining Christians had plans to backstab. First, they forced the unconverted Visigoth to change.
    "Generally, Christianity evolved into two main forms through the Medieval era: Roman-Catholicism, directed by the Pope from Rome,"
  • 1357

    Nicolas Eymeric

    Nicolas Eymeric
    He is known for his work in the area of inquisitorial practices and witch trials. He is also a famous writer. He wrote the Directorium Inquisitorum written in 1376
    https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05735c.htm
    https://www.liquisearch.com/directorium_inquisitorum
  • 1391

    Inquisitors

    Inquisitors
    Jews were often discriminated against because of the practice of their religion. A lot were forced to turn to Christianity. Those who refused were targets of inquisitors.
    https://mchekc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/AntisemitismTimeline.pdf
  • 1478

    Pope Sixtus IV

    Pope Sixtus IV
    Pope Sixtus IV allowed Spanish monarchs to control the Inquisition after Ferdinand threatened to withdraw military support during a time when Rome needed protection.
    [The Collector] https://www.thecollector.com/what-was-the-spanish-inquisition/
  • 1478

    King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella

    King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella
    The rulers who ruled together over the Kingdom of Spain. The main contributors to the Spanish Inquisition.
  • 1481

    First Auto de fe Sevilla

    First Auto de fe Sevilla
    A public event organized by the Spanish Inquisition to judge those accused of heresy or not practicing the same religion.
    [Jewish Library] https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/auto-de-fe
  • 1491

    Treaty of Granada

    Treaty of Granada
    The treaty was to surrender the Emirate of Granada to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. In return for some benefits.
  • 1491

    Treaty of Granada - The Catholic Monarchs:

    Treaty of Granada - The Catholic Monarchs:
    King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile wanted Granada to have 100% control over Spain. Also, they wanted Religious Uniformity. Only one religion was wanted and it was Christianity
  • 1491

    Treaty of Granada - Boabdil, the Emir of Granada

    Treaty of Granada - Boabdil, the Emir of Granada
    In return for the treaty, Boabdil, the Emir of Granada got protection for civilian property. A small amount of religious freedom.
    https://historiaislamica.com/en/boabdil-the-sultan-ally-of-the-catholic-kings-who-handed-over-granada/
  • 1492

    Alhambra decree

    An order of the expulsion of Jews from Spain. Those who didn't leave had to convert to Christianity. This had a major impact on Spain's Jewish population. The Alhambra Decree was issued by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I
  • 1517

    Martin Luther

    Martin Luther
    A theologian who created the Ninety-Five Theses. He later nailed the theses onto the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. It was propositions that criticized certain rules of the Catholic Church.
    [World History] https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1891/martin-luthers-95-theses/