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=== Methods of torture used in the spanish inqusition===

=== Methods of torture used in the Spanish inquisition===

In 1252 the way was opened for the spanish inqusition when pope Innocent IV authorized torture as a means of getting information confessions from accused heretics.

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 spanish inquisition. The victim was placed in the iron collar and the screw was driven through his neck.

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.