Abstract
The renta de la seda in Granada was one of the most relevant taxes in Early Modern Spain. The research in which this article is based on, shows that most of the tax farmers involved in managing the «Renta de la Seda» were close relatives. Furthermore, all of them were «judeoconversos » and took advantage of this economic activity not only to enrich themselves but also to progress in society.
Highlights
La renta de la seda de Granada fue uno de los principales impuestos españoles durante la Época Moderna
The research in which this article is based on, shows that most of the tax farmers involved in managing the «Renta de la Seda» were close relatives
Modesto, La hacienda real de Castilla en el reinado de Felipe investigación «Nobles judeoconversos (II), Madrid, Fundación Universitaria Española, 1977
Summary
RESUMEN: La renta de la seda de Granada fue uno de los principales impuestos españoles durante la Época Moderna. La investigación en que se basa este artículo demuestra que la gran mayoría de los arrendadores de impuestos que encontramos en su gestión fueron parientes cercanos entre sí. Todos ellos fueron judeoconversos que no sólo se enriquecieron con esta actividad económica, sino que la utilizaron para progresar socialmente. PALABRAS CLAVE: Reino de Granada; Seda; Judeoconversos; Parentesco. The «Judeoconversos» and the Renta de la Seda in the Kingdom of Granada (XVIth century) ABSTRACT: The renta de la seda in Granada was one of the most relevant taxes in. All of them were «judeoconversos» and took advantage of this economic activity to enrich themselves and to progress in society
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