What Happened This Year 694

Historical Events from This Year 694

Politics & Government

Egica Accuses Jews of Aiding Muslims

November 9th, 694 1330 years ago

King Egica of the Visigoths accused the Jewish community of collaborating with Muslim invaders, leading to their sentencing to slavery during the Seventeenth Council of Toledo. This council aimed to address the increasing threat from Islam and unify Christian resistance, showcasing rising suspicion toward minority communities amidst political strife.

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