Historical Events tagged with "jewish expulsion"
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Louis IX Expels Jews from Bavaria
Under the authority of Louis IX, Duke of Bavaria, a decree was issued for the expulsion of Jews from his jurisdiction. This action was part of a broader trend of anti-Jewish sentiment prevalent in Europe during the late Middle Ages. The expulsion reflected growing tensions between Christian and Jewish communities, leading to significant population displacement. The reasons cited included economic factors and allegations of usury, systematically targeting a marginalized group within society.
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King Edward I of England issued the Edict of Expulsion, which mandated the banishment of all Jews from England. Approximately 16,000 Jews, who had been living in England since the 11th century, were forced to leave. The expulsion was a culmination of rising anti-Semitic sentiment and financial pressures on the crown, as Jews were often scapegoated for economic difficulties. This marked the end of a significant Jewish community in England that had existed for centuries.
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