Cortes of Castile, original composition of the, ii. 20;
dwindling down of their numbers, 21;
their remonstrance against corruption, 22;
spiritual and temporal nobility, 22, 23 and notes;
control of the Cortes over the taxes, 24, 25;
their resolute defence of their right, 26;
their control over expenditure, 27;
its active exercise, 28;
their forms of procedure, 29;
their legislative rights, and attempted limitations thereon by the kings, 29-32;
their right to a voice in the disposal of the crown, 33, 34;
position of the clergy therein, iii. [106] [note].
Corvinus (Matthias) elected king of Hungary, ii. 106;
his patronage of literature, 107 and note d.
Council of Basle, enmity of the, towards the papal court, ii. 247;
reforms effected by it, 248 and note;
its indiscretions, ib. and 250 note.
Council of Constance condemns John Huss and Jerome of Prague to be burned, ii. 102;
deposes John XXIII., 243;
preponderance of Italian interests therein, 244;
French opposition to the English deputies, ib. note;
tactics of the cardinals, 246;
national divisions in the council, ib.;
its breach of faith relative to Huss and Jerome canvassed, 250 and note.
Council of Frankfort convoked by Saint Boniface, ii. 165;
its importance in papal history, ib.
Council of Lyons, i. 391, ii. 75.
Council of Pavia, ii. 247.
Council of Pisa, proceedings at the, ii. 243.
Cours plénières, character of the, i. 220.
Courtney (archbishop), despoiled of his temporalities, iii. [66].