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De Astorga y Cespedes, Diego, Public edict regarding banned works, 1720 August 28

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 119
Identifier: INQ-311

Scope and Contents

Edict baninng a text entitled, "Examen de la Tradicion del Pilar," and related works, refuting the legend that the Virgin Mary once visited Zaragoza. Astorga y Cespedes served only a few months in office, and may already have been replaced when this decree was issued.

Dates

  • Creation: 1720 August 28

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Physical Description

1 folio; 42 x 30 cm

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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