Aragonese nobles opposed expulsion citing constitutional liberties

Evidence

In the case of the Valencian nobles, bald self-interest was widely seen as determining their stance in this matter. In Aragon, nobles also stood to lose money by losing good cultivators, but in this kingdom, ideals of independence were strong. The rhetoric of loyalty to the ancient liberties enshrined in the constitution was available to inspire spokesmen, so that for them to speak up was easier. — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 1475

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — L. P. Harvey, Muslims in Spain, 1500 to 1614, 1475