Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros, Spanish cardinal (born 1436)

Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros

Spanish cardinal and statesman (1436–1517)

Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros, OFM was a Spanish cardinal, religious figure, and statesman. Starting from humble beginnings he rose to the heights of power, becoming a religious reformer, twice regent of Spain, Cardinal, Grand Inquisitor, promoter of the Crusades in North…