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Santa María del Sol. Cordoba cathedral (¿c. 1519?). Picture by Juan Ruiz Jiménez
Foundation and endowments before the image of Santa María del Sol in Córdoba Cathedral (c. 1447)

The first endowment before the devotional image of Santa María del Sol in Córdoba Cathedral …

Jan. 19, 2026
Johann Anton von Eggenberg, 2nd prince of Eggenberg and II duke of Krumlov
Embassy of Johann Anton von Eggenberg in Rome (1638)

In November 1638, Johann Anton von Eggenberg, 2nd Prince of Eggenberg and 2nd Duke of …

Jan. 14, 2026
Cathedral of Murcia. Archive reading room. Photo by Alfonso de Vicente.
Documents about Tomás Luis de Victoria in the cathedral of Murcia (1592-1612)

According to several inventories made during the lifetime of Tomás Luis de Victoria, the cathedral …

Jan. 9, 2026
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Works by Francisco Guerrero in the Fondo musicale di Cappella of the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Works by Francisco Guerrero in the Fondo musicale di Cappella of the Basilica of Saint …

Jan. 7, 2026

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Announcement about the innkeepers in the city of Granada (1540)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
July 11, 2015

On August 20, 1540, in various locations throughout the city, Francisco de Aguilar proclaimed the ordinance issued by the city council, which required innkeepers, tavern owners, and all those who …

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Announcement about transit of wheat and other seeds in Granada(1529)

Juan Ruiz Jiménez
July 11, 2015

On 26 April 1529, in order to prevent shortages in the city of Granada, a proclamation was issued prohibiting the removal of wheat, barley, millet, beans or other cereals from …

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