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	The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and Queen [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Spanish Inquisition}}</ref>		The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and Queen [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic Church\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Spanish Inquisition}}</ref>
	==History==		==History==
	The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1478</ref>		The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1478</ref>

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	==History==		==History==
	The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1478</ref>		The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1478</ref>
	<ref name="ACDNA">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|title=''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\|date=28 October, 2016\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\|accessdate= 7 November 2016}}</ref>

	The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1481</ref> In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all [[Judaism\|Jews]] were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1483</ref>		The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1481</ref> In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all [[Judaism\|Jews]] were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1483</ref>

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	The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control.		The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.
	==History==		==History==
	The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint priests as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">[https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside/ ''Assassin's Creed'' ~~movie -~~ Family Tree DNA]</ref>		The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint priests as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|title=''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\|date=28 October, 2016\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\|accessdate= 7 November 2016}}</ref>

	The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile. In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all {{Wiki\|Jews}} were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile. In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all {{Wiki\|Jews}} were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

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	The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.		The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control.
	==History==		==History==
	The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint priests as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">[https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside/ ''Assassin's Creed'' movie - Family Tree DNA]</ref>		The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint priests as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">[https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside/ ''Assassin's Creed'' movie - Family Tree DNA]</ref>

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Official Movie Novelization]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.		The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.
	==History==		==History==

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	The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and Queen [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Spanish Inquisition}}</ref>		The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and Queen [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Spanish Inquisition}}</ref>
	==History==		==History==
	The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|title=''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\|date=28 October, 2016\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\|accessdate= 7 November 2016}}</ref>		The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1478</ref>
			<ref name="ACDNA">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|title=''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\|date=28 October, 2016\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\|accessdate= 7 November 2016}}</ref>

	The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile. In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all [[Judaism\|Jews]] were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref ~~name="ACDNA"~~/>		The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1481</ref> In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all [[Judaism\|Jews]] were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1483</ref>

	The first Inquisitor General was [[Tomás de Torquemada]], who in 1491 was persuaded by then-[[Cardinal]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]] to arrest a number of supposed heretics—in truth, [[Spanish Assassins]]—upon being given a list of supposed heretics. After the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Luis de Santángel]] requested the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]]'s aid, Ezio traveled to Spain to free his fellow Assassins and killed several Inquisitors, namely, [[Gaspar Martínez]], [[Pedro Llorente]], and [[Juan de Marillo]]. However, Ezio spared Torquemada in the mistaken belief that he was not a [[Templars\|Templar]] and had been manipulated by Rodrigo into arresting the Assassins. This unfortunately allowed Torquemada to continue his acts of cruelty as Inquisitor General.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		The first Inquisitor General was [[Tomás de Torquemada]], who in 1491 was persuaded by then-[[Cardinal]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]] to arrest a number of supposed heretics—in truth, [[Spanish Assassins]]—upon being given a list of supposed heretics. After the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Luis de Santángel]] requested the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]]'s aid, Ezio traveled to Spain to free his fellow Assassins and killed several Inquisitors, namely, [[Gaspar Martínez]], [[Pedro Llorente]], and [[Juan de Marillo]]. However, Ezio spared Torquemada in the mistaken belief that he was not a [[Templars\|Templar]] and had been manipulated by Rodrigo into arresting the Assassins. This unfortunately allowed Torquemada to continue his acts of cruelty as Inquisitor General.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

	By 1492, tribunals existed in eight Castilian cities. That year, the {{Wiki\|Alhambra Decree}} formally expelled all Jews from Spain. Tens of thousands were baptized in the three months before the deadline for expulsion. Around 40,000 left the country.<ref ~~name="ACDNA"~~/>		By 1492, tribunals existed in eight Castilian cities. That year, the {{Wiki\|Alhambra Decree}} formally expelled all Jews from Spain. Tens of thousands were baptized in the three months before the deadline for expulsion. Around 40,000 left the country.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1492</ref>

	The Spanish Assassins eventually killed Torquemada in 1498,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> while Luis began [[poison]]ing Queen Isabella in an attempt to end the Inquisition, having learned that [[Cesare Borgia]], with the Church's backing, had been threatening her to facilitate the Inquisition's spread into [[Portugal]]. The Italian Assassins sent by Ezio continued Luis' work following his death. Regardless, [[Manuel I of Portugal]] chose to allow the Inquisition into his country and opted to banish the Jewish population. The Assassins helped many flee to [[Constantinople]] and assisted those who could not to fight for themselves.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)\|Contracts]]</ref>		The Spanish Assassins eventually killed Torquemada in 1498,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> while Luis began [[poison]]ing Queen Isabella in an attempt to end the Inquisition, having learned that [[Cesare Borgia]], with the Church's backing, had been threatening her to facilitate the Inquisition's spread into [[Portugal]]. The Italian Assassins sent by Ezio continued Luis' work following his death. Regardless, [[Manuel I of Portugal]] chose to allow the Inquisition into his country and opted to banish the Jewish population. The Assassins helped many flee to [[Constantinople]] and assisted those who could not to fight for themselves.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)\|Contracts]]</ref>
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	The [[Ottoman Empire]]'s Sultan [[Bayezid II]] accepted the influx of refugees, knowing that the intellectuals among them would ultimately benefit his empire. Hoping to spread their influence and weaken the Ottoman Empire, the Templars hid saboteurs and dissidents in the crowds; however, the Italian Assassins thwarted this plan, eliminating the Templar agents and ensuring the refugees were welcomed.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' </ref>		The [[Ottoman Empire]]'s Sultan [[Bayezid II]] accepted the influx of refugees, knowing that the intellectuals among them would ultimately benefit his empire. Hoping to spread their influence and weaken the Ottoman Empire, the Templars hid saboteurs and dissidents in the crowds; however, the Italian Assassins thwarted this plan, eliminating the Templar agents and ensuring the refugees were welcomed.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' </ref>

	In 1558, the Inquisition presided over trials against Lutheran groups and ''autos-da-fé'' were held, some presided over by members of the royal family. Over 100 executions took place, virtually putting an end to Spanish Protestantism. By 1562, more acts, such as disrespect to [[church]] images and eating meat on forbidden days, were deemed as heresy. Approximately a dozen Spaniards were burned alive on accusations of having violated these acts.<ref ~~name="ACDNA"~~/>		In 1558, the Inquisition presided over trials against Lutheran groups and ''autos-da-fé'' were held, some presided over by members of the royal family. Over 100 executions took place, virtually putting an end to Spanish Protestantism.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1558</ref> By 1562, more acts, such as disrespect to [[church]] images and eating meat on forbidden days, were deemed as heresy. Approximately a dozen Spaniards were burned alive on accusations of having violated these acts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1562</ref>

	In 1570, following an {{Wiki\|Rebellion of the Alpujarras (1568–1571)\|uprising}} of [[Moors\|Moorish]] [[Islam\|Muslims]] forcibly converted to Christianity, the Inquisition turned its attention to Islam. In 1609, King [[Philip III of Spain\|Philip III]] ordered the expulsion of the Moriscos and an estimated 300,000, roughly 4% of the total Spanish population, were forced to leave the country. During this period, the Inquisition began burning people for offenses including witchcraft, blasphemy, bigamy and freemasonry.<ref ~~name="ACDNA"~~/>		In 1570, following an {{Wiki\|Rebellion of the Alpujarras (1568–1571)\|uprising}} of [[Moors\|Moorish]] [[Islam\|Muslims]] forcibly converted to Christianity, the Inquisition turned its attention to Islam. In 1609, King [[Philip III of Spain\|Philip III]] ordered the expulsion of the Moriscos and an estimated 300,000, roughly 4% of the total Spanish population, were forced to leave the country. During this period, the Inquisition began burning people for offenses including witchcraft, blasphemy, bigamy and freemasonry.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1570-1613</ref>

	By the 1720s, increasing numbers of licenses to possess and read prohibited texts were granted as new ideas poured into Spain and inquisitorial activity began winding down. Leading figures of the Spanish Enlightenment pushed for the abolition of the Inquisition and foreign Enlightenment texts proved popular among members of the nobility and government. In 1789, during the [[French Revolution]], the Council of Castile, fearing that revolutionary ideas would penetrate Spain's borders, reactivated the Holy Office responsible for the persecution of French works. A new Inquisition edict was passed banning seditious French papers, but it did little to stem the material crossing the border.<ref ~~name="ACDNA"~~/>		By the 1720s, increasing numbers of licenses to possess and read prohibited texts were granted as new ideas poured into Spain and inquisitorial activity began winding down. Leading figures of the Spanish Enlightenment pushed for the abolition of the Inquisition and foreign Enlightenment texts proved popular among members of the nobility and government.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1720's</ref> In 1789, during the [[French Revolution]], the Council of Castile, fearing that revolutionary ideas would penetrate Spain's borders, reactivated the Holy Office responsible for the persecution of French works. A new Inquisition edict was passed banning seditious French papers, but it did little to stem the material crossing the border.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1789</ref>

	The Inquisition was first abolished when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] appointed his brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as King of Spain in 1808. However, the Inquisition was reconstituted by [[Ferdinand VII of Spain\|Ferdinand VII]] when he was restored to the throne in 1814. The Spanish Inquisition was definitively abolished on 15 July 1834 by a Royal Decree signed by Regent [[Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies]], Ferdinand VII's liberal widow.<ref ~~name="ACDNA"~~/>		The Inquisition was first abolished when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] appointed his brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as King of Spain in 1808.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1808</ref> However, the Inquisition was reconstituted by [[Ferdinand VII of Spain\|Ferdinand VII]] when he was restored to the throne in 1814.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1814</ref> The Spanish Inquisition was definitively abolished on 15 July 1834 by a Royal Decree signed by Regent [[Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies]], Ferdinand VII's liberal widow.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed DNA]]'' – Timeline: 1834</ref>

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	The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.		The '''Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition''', commonly known as the '''Spanish Inquisition''', was a tribunal established in 1478 by King [[Ferdinand II of Aragon\|Ferdinand II]] of [[Aragon]] and Queen [[Isabella I of Castile\|Isabella I]] of [[Castile]], the monarchs of [[Spain]]. It was intended to maintain {{Wiki\|Catholic}} orthodoxy in their [[Spanish Empire\|kingdom]], and to replace the [[medieval Inquisition]] which was under [[Papacy\|Papal]] control. However behind this ostensible well-meaning goal, the Inquisition was rife with corruption; sadistic fanatics, the Inquisitors were known for their unnecessary and extreme acts of violence towards non-Catholics, or even Catholics who dared to speak out against them.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Spanish Inquisition}}</ref>
	==History==		==History==
	The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint ~~priests~~ as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|title=''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\|date=28 October, 2016\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\|accessdate= 7 November 2016}}</ref>		The establishment of the Spanish Inquisition was authorized in 1478 by Pope [[Sixtus IV]] at the request of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, the King and Queen of Spain, permitting them to appoint [[priest]]s as inquisitors.<ref name="ACDNA">{{Cite web\| url=https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|title=''Assassin's Creed'' DNA – The Inside Story: Explore Historical Timeline \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030080429/https://www.familytreedna.com/assassinscreed/#inside\|archivedate=30 October 2016\| author=FamilyTreeDNA\|date=28 October, 2016\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|Family Tree DNA}}''\|accessdate= 7 November 2016}}</ref>

	The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile. In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all ~~{{Wiki~~\|Jews}} were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		The first ''[[auto-da-fé]]'' (act of faith) was held in [[Seville]] in 1481, during which six people were burned alive. From there, the Inquisition grew rapidly in the Kingdom of Castile. In 1483, the Supreme Council of the Inquisition was established to supervise all tribunals. That year, all [[Judaism\|Jews]] were {{Wiki\|Expulsion of Jews from Spain\|expelled}} from [[Andalusia]] and a new court was formed with a 30-day grace period for Jews to renounce their religion if they wished to remain. Torture was used to extract confessions from those suspecting of relapsing, and those found guilty of doing so were burned.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

	The first Inquisitor General was [[Tomás de Torquemada]], who in 1491 was persuaded by Cardinal [[Rodrigo Borgia]] to arrest a number of [[Spanish Assassins]] ~~upon~~ being given a list of supposed heretics. After [[Luis de Santángel]] requested ~~his aid,~~ the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] traveled to Spain to free his ~~brothers~~ and killed several Inquisitors, namely [[Gaspar Martínez]], [[Pedro Llorente]], and [[Juan de Marillo]]. However, Ezio spared Torquemada ~~when he learned~~ he was not a [[Templars\|Templar]], and had been manipulated by Rodrigo into arresting the [[Assassins]]. This unfortunately allowed Torquemada to continue his acts of cruelty as Inquisitor General.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>		The first Inquisitor General was [[Tomás de Torquemada]], who in 1491 was persuaded by then-[[Cardinal]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]] to arrest a number of supposed heretics—in truth, [[Spanish Assassins]]—upon being given a list of supposed heretics. After the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Luis de Santángel]] requested the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Italian Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze\|Ezio Auditore]]'s aid, Ezio traveled to Spain to free his fellow Assassins and killed several Inquisitors, namely, [[Gaspar Martínez]], [[Pedro Llorente]], and [[Juan de Marillo]]. However, Ezio spared Torquemada in the mistaken belief that he was not a [[Templars\|Templar]] and had been manipulated by Rodrigo into arresting the Assassins. This unfortunately allowed Torquemada to continue his acts of cruelty as Inquisitor General.<ref name="AC2D">''[[Assassin's Creed II: Discovery]]''</ref>

	By 1492, tribunals existed in eight Castilian cities. That year, the {{Wiki\|Alhambra Decree}} formally expelled all Jews from Spain. Tens of thousands were baptized in the three months before the deadline for expulsion. Around 40,000 left the country.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		By 1492, tribunals existed in eight Castilian cities. That year, the {{Wiki\|Alhambra Decree}} formally expelled all Jews from Spain. Tens of thousands were baptized in the three months before the deadline for expulsion. Around 40,000 left the country.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

	The Spanish Assassins eventually killed Torquemada in 1498,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> while Luis began ~~poisoning~~ Queen Isabella in an attempt to end the Inquisition, having learned that [[Cesare Borgia]], with the Church's backing, had been threatening her to facilitate the Inquisition's spread into [[Portugal]]. The Italian Assassins sent by Ezio continued Luis' work following his death. Regardless, [[Manuel I of Portugal]] chose to allow the Inquisition into his country, and opted to banish the Jewish population. The Assassins helped many flee to [[Constantinople]], and assisted those who could not to fight for themselves.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)\|Contracts]]</ref>		The Spanish Assassins eventually killed Torquemada in 1498,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs]]</ref> while Luis began [[poison]]ing Queen Isabella in an attempt to end the Inquisition, having learned that [[Cesare Borgia]], with the Church's backing, had been threatening her to facilitate the Inquisition's spread into [[Portugal]]. The Italian Assassins sent by Ezio continued Luis' work following his death. Regardless, [[Manuel I of Portugal]] chose to allow the Inquisition into his country and opted to banish the Jewish population. The Assassins helped many flee to [[Constantinople]] and assisted those who could not to fight for themselves.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Contracts (Project Legacy)\|Contracts]]</ref>

	The ~~ruler of the~~ [[Ottoman Empire]], [[Bayezid II]], accepted the influx of refugees, knowing that the intellectuals among them would ultimately benefit his empire. Hoping to spread their influence and weaken the Ottoman Empire, the Templars hid saboteurs and dissidents in the crowds; however, ~~this plan was thwarted by~~ the Italian Assassins, ~~who eliminated~~ the Templar agents and ~~ensured~~ the refugees were welcomed.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' </ref>		The [[Ottoman Empire]]'s Sultan [[Bayezid II]] accepted the influx of refugees, knowing that the intellectuals among them would ultimately benefit his empire. Hoping to spread their influence and weaken the Ottoman Empire, the Templars hid saboteurs and dissidents in the crowds; however, the Italian Assassins thwarted this plan, eliminating the Templar agents and ensuring the refugees were welcomed.<ref name="ACB">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' </ref>

	In 1558, the Inquisition presided over trials against Lutheran groups and ''autos-da-fé'' were held, some presided over by members of the royal family. Over 100 executions took place, virtually putting an end to Spanish Protestantism. By 1562, more acts, such as disrespect to church images and eating meat on forbidden days, were deemed as heresy. Approximately a dozen Spaniards were burned alive ~~for violating~~ these acts.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		In 1558, the Inquisition presided over trials against Lutheran groups and ''autos-da-fé'' were held, some presided over by members of the royal family. Over 100 executions took place, virtually putting an end to Spanish Protestantism. By 1562, more acts, such as disrespect to [[church]] images and eating meat on forbidden days, were deemed as heresy. Approximately a dozen Spaniards were burned alive on accusations of having violated these acts.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

	In 1570, following an uprising of [[Moors\|Moorish]] Muslims forcibly converted to Christianity, the Inquisition turned its attention to Islam. In 1609, King [[Philip III of Spain\|Philip III]] ordered the expulsion of the Moriscos and an estimated 300,000 (roughly 4% of the total Spanish population) were forced to leave the country. During this period, the Inquisition began burning people for offenses including witchcraft, blasphemy, bigamy and freemasonry.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		In 1570, following an {{Wiki\|Rebellion of the Alpujarras (1568–1571)\|uprising}} of [[Moors\|Moorish]] [[Islam\|Muslims]] forcibly converted to Christianity, the Inquisition turned its attention to Islam. In 1609, King [[Philip III of Spain\|Philip III]] ordered the expulsion of the Moriscos and an estimated 300,000, roughly 4% of the total Spanish population, were forced to leave the country. During this period, the Inquisition began burning people for offenses including witchcraft, blasphemy, bigamy and freemasonry.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

	By the 1720s, increasing numbers of licenses to possess and read prohibited texts were granted as new ideas poured into Spain and inquisitorial activity began winding down. Leading figures of the Spanish Enlightenment pushed for the abolition of the Inquisition and foreign Enlightenment texts proved popular among members of the nobility and government. In 1789, during the [[French Revolution]], the Council of Castile, fearing that revolutionary ideas would penetrate Spain's borders, reactivated the Holy Office responsible for the persecution of French works. A new Inquisition edict was passed banning seditious French papers, but it did little to stem the material crossing the border.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		By the 1720s, increasing numbers of licenses to possess and read prohibited texts were granted as new ideas poured into Spain and inquisitorial activity began winding down. Leading figures of the Spanish Enlightenment pushed for the abolition of the Inquisition and foreign Enlightenment texts proved popular among members of the nobility and government. In 1789, during the [[French Revolution]], the Council of Castile, fearing that revolutionary ideas would penetrate Spain's borders, reactivated the Holy Office responsible for the persecution of French works. A new Inquisition edict was passed banning seditious French papers, but it did little to stem the material crossing the border.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

	The Inquisition was first abolished when [[Napoleon Bonaparte~~\|Napoleon~~]]'s brother, [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]]~~, was made~~ King of Spain in 1808. However, the Inquisition was reconstituted by [[Ferdinand VII of Spain\|Ferdinand VII]] when he was restored to the throne in 1814. The Spanish Inquisition was definitively abolished on 15 July, 1834 by a Royal Decree signed by Regent [[Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies]], Ferdinand VII's liberal widow.<ref name="ACDNA"/>		The Inquisition was first abolished when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] appointed his brother [[Joseph Bonaparte\|Joseph]] as King of Spain in 1808. However, the Inquisition was reconstituted by [[Ferdinand VII of Spain\|Ferdinand VII]] when he was restored to the throne in 1814. The Spanish Inquisition was definitively abolished on 15 July 1834 by a Royal Decree signed by Regent [[Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies]], Ferdinand VII's liberal widow.<ref name="ACDNA"/>

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