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Execution in Valencia
- When
- 26 July 1826
- Where
- Valencia
Cayetano Ripoll was executed in Valencia on 26 July 1826 for teaching deism, an event often cited as the last heresy execution in Spain.
Ripoll was executed on 26 July 1826 in Valencia for teaching deist principles. This event sparked a Europe-wide scandal over Spain's practices. While commonly framed as the last auto-da-fé, sources clarify he was the last person executed for heresy, potentially under a Church sentence that was not legally binding on the state.
Sources
- Cayetano Ripoll Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
- Spanish Inquisition Wikipedia
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