In 1767, a secret royal decree led to the sudden mass arrest of Jesuits across Chile
In the early hours of August 26, 1767, Spanish authorities carried out a secret royal order to arrest every Jesuit in Chile, ending the order's immense influence overnight.
In 1767, the Spanish Crown executed a swift and silent strike against the Society of Jesus across its colonies. King Charles III viewed the wealthy and influential Jesuits as a threat to absolute monarchical power, leading to a secret decree for their immediate expulsion.
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