The Spanish Inquisitor Ximenes was a prominent figure in the Spanish Inquisition, a period of religious persecution and violence in Spain during the 15th and 16th centuries. Ximenes was responsible for overseeing the trials of those accused of heresy and other religious crimes. He was known for his harsh punishments and his willingness to use torture to extract confessions. Ximenes was also known for his intelligence and his ability to ferret out heretics. His legacy is still remembered today as a symbol of religious intolerance and cruelty.