Events tagged with "charles III"

Historical Events tagged with "charles III"

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Religion & Philosophy

Suppression of Jesuits in Chile

August 26th, 1767 257 years ago

Jesuits throughout Chile were arrested under orders from Charles III of Spain, marking a significant crackdown on the Society of Jesus. This action stemmed from rising tensions regarding the Jesuits' influence in the Americas and was executed swiftly to limit their power. The Jesuits, a powerful and influential religious order, faced immediate backlash from local communities who depended on their educational and social services.