Fernando de Valdés y Salas facts for kids
Fernando de Valdés y Salas (1483–1568) was an important Spanish leader in the church and law. He was born in Salas, Asturias and passed away in Madrid. He taught church law at the University of Salamanca and later became its head.
Who Was Fernando de Valdés Salas?
Fernando de Valdés Salas held many powerful positions during his life. He was a member of the Supreme Council of the Spanish Inquisition starting in 1516. This council was a special court that looked into people's beliefs.
He also served as a Bishop in several cities:
- Bishop of Ourense (1529–1532)
- Bishop of Oviedo (1532–1539)
- Bishop of León (1539)
- Bishop of Sigüenza (1539–1546)
After these roles, he became the Archbishop of Seville from 1546 to 1566. An Archbishop is a very high-ranking bishop who leads a large area.
Important Roles and Decisions
Valdés Salas also became the President of the Royal Council of Castile. This was a very important government position in Spain. From 1547 to 1566, he was the Grand Inquisitor. This meant he was the main leader of the special court that dealt with religious matters.
In 1559, he created a list called the "Index of Forbidden Books." This list included books that the church did not want people to read. Some famous writers on this list were Erasmus of Rotterdam, Frey Louis of Granada, and Saint Francisco de Borja.
Valdés Salas worked to make sure everyone followed the official church teachings. He investigated groups of people who had different religious ideas. These groups included people with Jewish or Muslim backgrounds who had converted to Christianity, and followers of new ideas from thinkers like Erasmus and Martin Luther. He found some of these groups in important cities like Valladolid and Sevilla in 1558. He also worked with Bartolomé Carranza, who was the Archbishop of Toledo.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando de Valdés y Salas para niños
