Jewish Conquistadors in the New World

The year 1492 was a pivotal moment in Iberian history, marked by the conquest of Granada, the Edict of Expulsion of Jews, and the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus. These events had profound and far-reaching implications, including the end of Islamic rule, the forced conversion and exile of Jews, and the rise of the Spanish Empire through exploration and conquest. Amid these upheavals, many Conversos, or Jewish converts to Christianity, navigated a complex social landscape, often seeking new opportunities and refuge abroad, particularly in the recently discovered territories across the Atlantic.