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When did the Inquisition of Spain start?
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The Spanish Inquisition started in 1478, and ended in 1834. It was a series of trials and inquisitions held by the Catholic Church in Spain. The Inquisition was responsible for the burning of people at the stake, and the torture of heretics. It was also responsible for the forced conversion of Jews and Muslims to Christianity. The Inquisition was the first time that the church took control of a country.