Damião de Góis, Portuguese philosopher and historian (d. 1574)
Damião de Góis (Portuguese: [dɐmiˈɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈɡɔjʃ]; February 2, 1502 – January 30, 1574), born in Alenquer, Portugal, was an important Portuguese humanist philosopher. He was a friend and student of Erasmus. He was appointed secretary to the Portuguese factory in Antwerp in 1523 by King John III of Portugal. He compiled one of the first accounts on Ethiopian Christianity.
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Forced conversions of Muslims in Spain
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Kingdom of Granada (Crown of Castile)
Spanish Inquisition: The Catholic Monarchs issue a decree forcing Muslims in Granada to convert to Catholicism or leave Spain.