who was in charge of the spanish inquisition
Spanish Inquisition Beyond its role in religious affairs, the Inquisition was also an institution at the service of the monarchy. The Inquisitor General, in charge of the Holy Office, was designated by the crown. The Inquisitor General was the only public office whose authority stretched to all the kingdoms of Spain (including the American viceroyalties), except for a brief period (1507â€“1518) during which there were two Inquisitors General, one in the kingdom of Castile, and the other in Aragon.