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Tomas de Torquemada

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Noun1.Tomas de Torquemada - the Spaniard who as Grand Inquisitor was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and suspected witches during the Spanish Inquisition (1420-1498)


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How dare he use such scurrilous reference to such an infamous person as the grand inquisitor of Spain, Tomas de Torquemada.
Still, Kelly and Costigan are excellent, although the show-stealer for me is David Fielder as Tomas de Torquemada, chief inquisitor of the Spanish reign of terror.
Brando's role as Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada did his legendary career no favours.
 
 
 
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