Tomas de Torquemada

Tomas de Torquemada was known as "The hammer of heretics," "the light of Spain," "the saviour of his country," and "the honour of his order."

Dean Becker: Face The Inquisition 2009

For example, Fra Tomas de Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor whose very name is now a symbol of ruthless cruelty, actually checked the excessive zeal of the earlier inquisitors in many ways, including the limiting and mitigating of torture.

A New Look At the Spanish Inquisition de Brantigny........................ 2008

One wonders what may have been the early rationale of Tomas de Torquemada of the Spanish Inquisition or of the Protestants 'Consistory of Geneva in the time of John Calvin.

Steve Hindes: Think For Yourself! John McCain and Our Republic Draw the Line on Semantics, Weasel Words, and Torture 2008

For example, Fra Tomas de Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor whose very name is now a symbol of ruthless cruelty, actually checked the excessive zeal of the earlier inquisitors in many ways, including the limiting and mitigating of torture.

Archive 2008-06-22 de Brantigny........................ 2008

At that time in Spain Father Tomas de Torquemada believed that as long as the Jews remained in Spain, they would influence the tens of thousands of recent Jewish converts to Christianity King Ferdinand and Isabella would not deny the church Many Spaniards gained financially from the tragedy as Jews had to sell their homes and businesses at very low prices.

GOD HAS A PLAN 2007

For it to work, it has to include the latest incarnation of Tomas de Torquemada, Cheney.

My Final Thoughts On Bush Commuting Libby's Sentence and Likely Future Pardon Ellen Beth Gill 2007

Try to limit yourself to scintific discourse,and put aside your self appointed act of Tomas de Torquemada.

Road Map #3 « Climate Audit 2006

So, doubtless, did Philip of Spain and Tomas de Torquemada.

The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion John Charles Dent 1864

"It is well spoken, son of the most Christian monarch!" said a deep voice; and the Dominican, Tomas de Torquemada, stood before the prince.

Leila or, the Siege of Granada, Book II. Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

At the upper part of the space was an estrado, or platform, on which, by a long table, sat three men; while at the head of the board was seen the calm and rigid countenance of Tomas de Torquemada.

Leila or, the Siege of Granada, Book II. Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838