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Noun: Tomas de Torquemada
  1. The Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498)
    - Torquemada

Type of: Grand Inquisitor

Encyclopedia: Tomas de Torquemada