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Why Did Tomas De Torquemada Kill Thousands In The Name Of Christ?

In this video, we cover the life of Tomás de Torquemada whose name has become synonymous with the Christian Inquisition’s horror, and cruel fanaticism. Tomas de Torquemada was born on October 14th, 1420 in Valladolid, central Spain. His family was among those who were known as Conversos, having converted from Judaism to Catholicism a few generations prior to Tomas’s birth. While still in his teens, he entered the San Pablo Dominican monastery. This order was particularly known for its piety, austerity, and devotion to the church. Tomas soon established himself as more devoted and more pious than most. As a result, he was quickly elected to the position of Prior at the monastery of Santa Cruz in Segovia. 15th century Spain was a conglomeration of kingdoms, each having its own rulers. The first half of the century was marked by civil war. An uneasy peace was established in the 1470s with the marriage of Isabella of Castille to Ferdinand of Aragon. At that time there were three key religions in Spain; Catholicism, Islam, and Judaism. Ferdinand and Isabella were determined to unite the country under the Catholic banner. Torquemada had met the young Princess Isabella while she was in her early teens, becoming her confessor and personal advisor. As a result, his influence over Isabella, who became queen of Spain in 1474, was huge. The priest and the queen shared an obsession with ensuring Catholic unity while eliminating all forms of religious heresy. Credits: Illustration - Jonathan Benbow bongwedesign.com Script - Steve Theunissen Voice Actor - James Fowler Video Editor - Julia Nazario