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| − | === Methods of torture used in the | + | === Methods of torture used in the Spanish inquisition=== |
| − | In 1252 the way was opened for the | + | In 1252 the way was opened for the Spanish inquisition when Pope Innocent IV authorized torture as a means of getting information confessions from accused heretics. |
[[Image:Torture device.jpg]] [[Image:Torture device in use.jpg]] | [[Image:Torture device.jpg]] [[Image:Torture device in use.jpg]] | ||
| − | The above was a rather sick though unfortunately typical method of torture/execution used in the | + | The above was a rather sick though unfortunately typical method of torture/execution used in the Spanish inquisition. The victim was placed in the iron collar and the screw was driven through his neck. |
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Methods of torture used in the Spanish inquisition
In 1252 the way was opened for the Spanish inquisition when Pope Innocent IV authorized torture as a means of getting information confessions from accused heretics.
File:Torture device.jpg File:Torture device in use.jpg
The above was a rather sick though unfortunately typical method of torture/execution used in the Spanish inquisition. The victim was placed in the iron collar and the screw was driven through his neck.