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1478 in Spain

Explore 5 historical events and records for Spain in 1478.

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Historical records for Spain in 1478

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1478

Birth of Philip I

Mary of Burgundy · House / House of Habsburg

Birth of Philip I, son of Emperor Maximilian I & Mary of Burgundy

1478

Birth of Philip I

Philip I · House / House of Habsburg

Birth of Philip I, son of Emperor Maximilian I & Mary of Burgundy

1478

Inquisition

Ferdinand II · Castille · House / House of Aragon

Introduces the inquisition to Castille

1478

Inquisition

Ferdinand II · House / House of Castille

Establishes the inquisition

1478

Inquisition

Isabella I the Catholic · House / House of Leon & Castille

Establishes the inquisition

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