The Dukes of Medina Sidonia and the judeoconversos (1471-1555). State of the art and guidelines of research

Abstract

This article is divided in three parts. In the one hand, it offers an overview of our knowledge about the relationship between the Dukes of Medina Sidonia and the conversos in a period of time that was crucial for this social group. In the other hand, using the information provided by the XV Century chronicles together with the most recent historiography about this particular issue, we will try to shed some light about the historical rhythms of this process and the level of integration that the conversos had within the seigneurial environment. Finally, we will suggest some guidelines for future research about this topic.