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Tomas de Torquemada

DEFINITIONS OF: Tomas de Torquemada

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n the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498)

Synonyms:
Torquemada
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Grand Inquisitor
director of the court of Inquisition (especially in Spain and Portugal)
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