NOUN | person | Torquemada, Tomas de Torquemada | the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches / witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498) |
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Meaning | The Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches / witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498). | |
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Synonym | Tomas de Torquemada | |
Instance of | Grand Inquisitor | director of the court of Inquisition (especially in Spain and Portugal) |
Spanish | Tomas de Torquemada | |
Catalan | Torquemada |
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