Phillip: Aragonese Revolt Flashcards
What year did the revolt start?
1591
Who enforced the Fueros?
The Audencia of Zaragoza and the Court of the Justiciar
What was the only aspect that the Fueros had no validity against?
The Inquisition
Give 2 reasons the Aragonese Cortes felt under-utilised
- They did not meet between 1563-1585
2. The Castilian Cortes was summon 6 times during this period, and the Navarre Cortes was summoned more, too
Give 3 Causes of the Aragonese revolt
- The Aragonese Cortes felt like the fueros were not being respected
- 1580’s saw tensions rise between the poor and their Lords
- Phillip decided to appoint a foreign viceroy, Marquis of Almenara, in 1588
See also:
- The Corsair threat was getting so serious that troops had to be sent to Valencia in 1582
What 2 things did the increase in tension lead to?
- Conflicts between the Moriscos and the Old Christians in Ribigorza
- Conflicts in Aragon, especially in Zaragoza, the viceroys places of residence
What year did open defiance begin in Zaragoza?
1590
What did the open defiance of Zaragoza lead to the formation of?
The Council of War
Give 3 Events of the Aragonese revolt
- Perez escaped Castillian Jail, where he was placed for the murder of Escobedo. The conflict in Aragon gave new legitimacy to his anti-royalist cause
- Many of the Nobles and Towns refused to join Phillip
- Phillip changed Perez’s charges to heresy and sent soldiers to Aragon
How many soldiers did Phillip send to Aragon
14,000 Foot soldiers and 3,000 Cavalry
Give 3 consequences of the Aragonese revolt
- The General Amnesty in 1592 saw Phillip agree to observe the Fueros
- Perez escaped the country
- Phillip executed the Jusiciar and 150 ringleaders of the rebellion
Who was the viceroy of Aragon
Marquis of Almanara
What did Phillip do after Marquis of Almanara was killed?
Sent 12,000 troops to Aragon
