The Spanish Inquisition (jan 1, 1478 – jan 1, 1834)
Description:
"Its ostensible purpose was to combat heresy in Spain, but, in practice, it resulted in consolidating power in the monarchy of the newly unified Spanish kingdom. Its brutal methods led to widespread death and suffering" (Britannica).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1478
jan 1, 1834
~ 356 years