TORQUAY
Adair's New Encyclopedia · 1923 · p. 10
(50° 28’ N., 3° 31’ W.), eaport, watering-place, on Tor Bay, Yevonshire, England; has remains of for abbey, XII.-XIV. cent’s; manufacures terra-cotta ware. Pop. 40,000. 8), inquisitor-gen. of Spain; 6. Vallalolid; became prior of Dominican monwstery; persuaded Ferdinand and Isaella to reorganize Inquisition; and on his being authorized by papal bull, he secame head of the new tribunal, beyinning his work in 1481. His methods nave left his name a byword for fan at it ism and intolerance. Torture was used 4S in other royal courts to induce confe ion; fines and confiscations brought large sums to the Inquisition; and at least 2000 persons were burnt in eighteen years. T. was also largely instrumental in causing the expulsion of the Moors and Jews from Spain. 14° 28’ E.), seaport, at S. foot of Vesuvius, Naples, Italy; ironworks; manu14° 20’ E.), seaport, at S.W. foot of Vesuvius, Naples, Italy; coral industry. Pop. 36,000.
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