On This Day: Corpus de Sang in Barcelona: Catalan reapers rioted against Spanish Royal... (1640)
On June 7, 1640: Corpus de Sang in Barcelona: Catalan reapers rioted against Spanish Royal soldiers and officers, killing the Viceroy of Catalonia, Dalmau de Queralt. Escalation of hostilities between the Principality of Catalonia and the Spanish Monarchy, leading to the Reapers' War.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.
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