Creation of the Royal Court of the Canary Islands, based in Gran Canaria.

1526-12-07 · Gran Canaria

Creation of the Royal Court of the Canary Islands, based in Gran Canaria.
Colonial PeriodGran CanariaPolitics

Historical Figures

Jesús González ArencibiaYolanda Graziani RosaPtazeta

A royal decree issued by Charles I and Joanna I on 7 December 1526 created an appellate court with three judges, based in Gran Canaria and with jurisdiction over all the islands, whether directly under the Crown or held as lordships.

Sources

  • Pérez Morera, Jesús; Rodríguez Morales, Carlos, Arte en Canarias: del Gótico al Manierismo (2008)[↗]
  • Gobierno de Canarias, Decreto 22/2026, de 9 de marzo, para la conmemoración del V Centenario de la Real Audiencia de Canarias (2026)[↗]