Isabella I of Castile Prohibits Violence Against Native Tribes
- When
- 1500
- Where
- Unspecified
- Episodes
- 2
The cited passages do not support a 1503 prohibition of violence. Supported acts include a 1500 decree granting citizenship and legal freedom to non-rebellious natives, and testamentary instructions to treat indigenous Americans fairly and remedy wrongs.
Episodes
- 1500 Native Citizenship Decree
Isabella granted citizenship and legal freedom to non-rebellious natives in the colonies.
- Isabella's Will Instructions
Isabella instructed descendants to treat indigenous Americans fairly and remedy wrongs.
Background and detail
Background. Isabella I was Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504. She reigned with Ferdinand as the Catholic Monarchs. These passages provide the identity context for the subsequent decree and will instructions regarding indigenous populations.
The 1500 Decree. In 1500, Isabella granted all non-rebellious natives in the colonies citizenship and full legal freedom by decree. The passage states this specific grant of status and freedom without detailing the legal framework or authority claims.
Testamentary Instructions. Isabella instructed her descendants in her last will not to allow indigenous Americans to receive any wrong in their persons and property. She mandated that they be treated well and fairly, and that any received wrongs be remedied.
People involved
- Isabella I of Castile · Queen of Castile and León
Sources
- Isabella I of Castile Wikipedia
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