Castilian Moriscos

Moriscos (Muslims forcibly converted to Christianity, or their descendants) who lived in Castile, in contrast to those in Andalusia. They are significant in historical accounts of the expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain (1609–1614), which describes distinct migration routes and administrative responses for Moriscos by region.

Claims that use this term

• Castilian Moriscos exited north through France while Andalusians went south to ports
• Spain feared Castilian Moriscos would flee voluntarily and dump property