Institutions
A route through institutional milestones that frame the Canaries as an administered, contested and eventually autonomous community.
Institutions, autonomy and island power
Cabildos, courts, provinces, parliament and autonomy in Canarian political organisation.
Articles to follow
The Chapter of the Canary Islands Cathedral in the 17th Century
We explore the role of the Chapter of the Canary Islands Cathedral in the 17th century, highlighting its influence on society and its conflicts with other institutions.
The Uniqueness of Canarian Historiography: From Chronicles to Microhistory
Canarian historiography has evolved from early conquest chronicles to modern microhistorical approaches, mirroring the islands’ complex identity.
Timeline milestones
1502 Establishment of the Royal Court of the Canary Islands to administer justice. 1833 Provincial division of Spain; the Canary Islands become a single province. 1913 Creation of the Island Council of Gran Canaria. 1927 Division into two provinces: Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 16 de agosto de 1982 The Canary Islands Statute of Autonomy enters into force. 1991 Opening of the Parliament of the Canary Islands in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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Linked sources
- Manuel Lobo Cabrera — La historia de las islas: Canarias y Madeira (2004)View bibliographic record
- José de Viera y Clavijo (comp. Esteban Alemán Ruiz, Alexis Brito González) — Extractos de las Actas del Cabildo de la Catedral de Canarias (1514-1791) (2007)View bibliographic record