Tomás de Torquemada
Tomás de Torquemada was a Dominican friar and the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition, known for his zealous persecution of heretics, particularly Jews. He played a crucial role in the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, advocating for their conversion or exile as part of a campaign for religious unity in Spain.
Born on Oct 14, 1420 (605 years old)
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Tomás de Torquemada was the infamous leader of the Spanish Inquisition who advocated for the expulsion of Jews.
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