What Happened This Year 1066

Historical Events from This Year 1066

Politics & Government

Granada's Attack on Jewish Community

December 30th, 1066 958 years ago

A Muslim mob attacked the royal palace in Granada, leading to the crucifixion of Joseph ibn Naghrela, the Jewish vizier, and the massacre of many Jewish inhabitants. Fuelled by resentment and tensions between Muslims and Jews, this brutal event resulted in significant loss of life and marked a turning point in the relationship between these communities in medieval Spain.

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