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Catholic Church -- Spain -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Frederik II letter to Philip II

 Item — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235226583]
Identifier: MSS 8493
Content Description

Letter from King Frederik II to King Philip II regarding the changes in Europe at that time and the necessity of freedom of religion. Dated 1569.

Dates: 1569
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Frederik II letter to Philip II

Paul IV letter to Philip II

 Item — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197235224810]
Identifier: MSS 8492
Content Description

Letter from Pope Paul IV to Philip II regarding his intent to drive the Spaniards out of Naples. He tries to justify his will by stating that the Church has power over all kings. Dated 1557.

Dates: 1557
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Paul IV letter to Philip II

Summario de las indulgencias

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230232057]
Identifier: MSS 697
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a printed summation of indulgences in Spanish. Also included are photocopies of handwritten notes with the printed item and a partial handwritten transcription of the manuscript. The indulgences were granted by the Holy See to the King of Spain relating to the Provinces of New Spain.

Dates: 1783
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Summario de las indulgencias

Vatican Security letter to the Army of Philip II

 Item — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232585353]
Identifier: MSS 8495
Content Description

Letter from the security at the Vatican to the army of Philip II. The Church gives the names of people traveling Europe and preaching revolutionary ideas about freedom of religion. The nation of Spain is blessed because of its faith to the church. At the bottom of the document the secretary of Philip II put the King's symbols as a sign of approval. Dated 1563.

Dates: 1563
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vatican Security letter to the Army of Philip II

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