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Ferdinand & Isabella DS 1489

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Ferdinand & Isabella DS 1489
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Ferdinand II and Isabella I, the Spanish King and Queen, official document signed. The Catholic monarchs sign this document regarding the Moorish city of Loya on 29 November 1489, in the thick of the Spanish Inquisition targeted at Spanish Muslims and Jews. The document concerns the city of Loya (called a ''flower among thorns'' by Isabella), which had been captured by Christians in 1485 and, three years later, erupted in tension between different factions concerning its economic development. Ferdinand and Isabella make clear which faction they side with: ''…all the citizens who wish to build taverns and ovens, and grain mills and stamping mills in the city…in ancient buildings…'' should be permitted to do so, they write. No action against them is to be taken ''…under penalty of our mercy…'' Signed ''Yo el rey'' and ''Yo la reyna''. Document is addressed to the judges, justices of the peace, officials, gentlemen and notables of the city of Loya. Single page measures approximately 9'' x 7''. Both royals sign with a large penwork flourish. In very good to near fine condition.