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The 1521 tragedy

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On 23 April 1521, during the revolt of the Comunidades, more than three thousand residents of Mora of all ages and sexes died when the parish church in which they had taken refuge was set on fire, after being besieged by royalist troops. The people of Mora had fought with notable courage on the Comunero side against Toledo, and were trapped when their attackers set fire to the church that served as their refuge.

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