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jan 1, 1542 - Roman Inquisition Founded

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Sought to identify and "eliminate" unfaithful and heretical people (targeted Jews, Muslims) -> head: Cardinal Carafa (later Pope Paul IV)

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jan 1, 1542
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~ 484 years ago