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Santa Hermandad

Also known as: Holy Brotherhood

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English:: Holy Brotherhood

Date:: 1476 - c. 1800

Santa Hermandad, constabulary created in the late 15th century by the Catholic Monarchs (Ferdinand and Isabella) to maintain law and order throughout Spain. See hermandad.