Towns of Castile (1469) Flashcards
1
Q
What organisations were present in towns to control the population?
A
Magistrates and councillors appointed by the crown
2
Q
How did the crown try to extend power in towns?
A
By installing corregidores
3
Q
Which two town resisted the installation of corregidores?
A
Burgos and Seville
4
Q
Where were the Luna family powerful?
A
Andalucía
5
Q
Where were the Fayardos family powerful?
A
Murcia
6
Q
Where were the Mendoza family powerful?
A
New Castile
7
Q
Where was the Marquis de Villena powerful and what did he have?
A
Villena, he had a huge army and vassals
8
Q
What were military orders?
A
Special armies set up in the crusades that were supposed to be loyal to the crown
