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"Real Decreto y Proclama de las Cortes sobre la extinción del Tribunal de la Inquisición y creación de Tribunales protectores de la Religión", circa 1813

 File — Box: 16, Folder: 303
Identifier: INQ-410

Scope and Contents

Collection of documents relating to the abolition of the inquisition, apparently dating to 1813 and purchased by a priest of Arganda named José Garcia Armesto. Included are five printed proclamations (some with signatures) from the regency Cortes on reform of religious life in Spain, including abolition of the inquisition while retaining punishments for heresy. Manuscript copies of instructions follow, with various signatures, explaining how measures are to be implemented in local parishes.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1813

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Physical Description

13 folios; 33 cm

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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Notre Dame IN 46556
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