July 12, 1562
Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya.
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On July 12, in the year 1562:
Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya.
Why July 12, 1562 matters:
Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: July 12, 1562
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_de_Landa (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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