Expulsion1
-
Expulsion of the Monsanto family from New Orleans
The Spanish governor expelled the Jewish Monsanto family and seized their money and property. They fled to Pensacola but were soon allowed to return without their possessions.
- By
- Spanish governor Don Alejandro O'Reilly
- Where
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Encyclopaedia Judaica: New Orleans (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Expulsions record persecution of Jews, not wrongdoing by Jews. Why this matters
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
Massacre / pogrom4
-
Janizary violence and plunder against Jews
During the Russo-Turkish war the Jews of Bucharest were victims of violence and spoliation by janizaries.
- By
- Janizaries
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Bucharest (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Massacres of Jews during the Russo-Turkish War
Throughout the war, Jews across Rumania were massacred and robbed in nearly every town and village.
- By
- Unknown
- Where
- Romania
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Romania (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Guild attacks on Jewish moneylenders in Torun
In the latter half of the 18th century, members of the guilds attacked some Jews who lent money at interest to craftsmen together with guildmasters.
- By
- Guild members
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Toruń (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Haidamak massacres of Jews in Bershad
In the 18th century Haidamak gangs killed Jews of Bershad.
- By
- Haidamak gangs
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Bershad (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
Discriminatory law13
-
Austrian writ of protection restricts Jews of Hohenems
Austria issued a writ of protection for the Jews that limited their trade and their purchase of real estate and set a fixed annual protection fee per family.
- By
- House of Austria
- Where
- Hohenems, Vorarlberg, Austria
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Hohenems (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Elders held liable for theft by a community member
The king enforced communal responsibility for the first time, making the Jewish elders pay for a theft by a community member despite protests.
- By
- Frederick the Great
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Berlin (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Forced purchase and export of chinaware
Jews had to buy and export 300 to 500 thaler of chinaware before marrying or buying a house.
- By
- King Frederick II (the Great)
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Kingdom of Prussia (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Parliament of Provence bans Jewish settlement in Aix
The Parliament of Provence reissued the prohibition on Jews settling in Aix in 1760, 1768, and 1787.
- By
- Parliament of Provence
- Where
- Aix-en-Provence, Provence, France
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Aix-en-Provence (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Prague Jews required to wear yellow collars under Maria Theresa
During Maria Theresa's reign the Jews of Prague still had to wear yellow collars over their coats as a distinguishing mark.
- By
- Maria Theresa's government
- Where
- Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Badge Jewish (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Restrictive legislation of Maria Theresa
Jews in Vienna suffered under the restrictive laws enacted during Maria Theresa's reign.
- By
- Maria Theresa
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Vienna (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Frederick the Great limits residence rights of Jewish children
Under Frederick the Great, second and third children of Jewish families were denied residence rights in Berlin, and a cap on protected Jews was sought.
- By
- King Frederick the Great
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Berlin (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Hostile constitutions enforced against Jews' property rights
Victor Amadeus II enforced constitutions of 1723, 1729 and 1770 that harmed Jewish interests, including attempts to bar them from acquiring land.
- By
- Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Turin (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Jews barred from residing in Pesth and taxed after Turkish defeat
After the Turks were expelled, Jews were not permitted to live in Pesth for almost a century. The magistrate taxed Jews passing through the city or staying overnight.
- By
- Magistrate of Pesth
- Where
- Budapest (Pest), Hungary
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Budapest (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
"Lebendiges Geleite" escort and toll system for Jewish visitors
Jews allowed into Nuremberg had to report to the guard, were accompanied by an escort, were taxed on their purchases, and were barred from the market at midday.
- By
- Nuremberg authorities
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Nuremberg (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Strict regulations and residence limits on Dresden Jews
In the 18th century Jews in Dresden lived under strict regulations and had limited residence rights.
- By
- Saxon authorities
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Dresden (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Two-family limit on Jews in Soest continues in the 18th century
Throughout the 18th century the number of Jewish families permitted in Soest stayed restricted to two.
- By
- Authorities of Soest
- Where
- Soest, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Soest (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Jews denied free access to Besançon
From the late 17th to the late 18th century Jews were barred from entering the city freely, with only a few temporary residence permits granted to some merchants.
- By
- Authorities of Besançon
- Where
- Besançon, Franche-Comté, France
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Besançon (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
False accusation (libel)2
-
Inquisition visitation to Grão-Pará (1769)
A further Inquisition visitation took place in Grão-Pará in northern Brazil.
- By
- Portuguese Inquisition
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Brazil (opens in a new tab)About this entry
This entry records a false accusation made against Jews. The accusation was untrue; it is recorded because of the persecution it caused. About false accusations
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Spanish Inquisition
Established with papal approval, the Inquisition investigated and tried conversos (converted Jews and their descendants) suspected of secretly practising Judaism. Thousands were executed and many more punished.
- By
- Ferdinand II and Isabella I, with Pope Sixtus IV
- Where
- SpainSpanish Empire (several countries)
Wikipedia: Spanish Inquisition (opens in a new tab) CC BY-SA licence (opens in a new tab)About this entry
This entry records a false accusation made against Jews. The accusation was untrue; it is recorded because of the persecution it caused. About false accusations
Text adapted from Wikipedia, “Spanish Inquisition”, by Wikipedia contributors. Lightly edited. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. article (opens in a new tab) · history (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) How entries are made
Readmission / emancipation4
-
Jews permitted to settle in the new Russian provinces
Jews were allowed to settle in the new provinces on equal terms with other invited foreigners.
- By
- Empress Catherine II
- Where
- New Russia, Ukraine
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Russian Empire (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Cerfbeer permitted to reside in Strasburg
After an order from Versailles, Herz Cerfbeer became the first Jew with a fixed residence in Strasburg in a long time, initially with restrictions and later allowed to live there year-round.
- By
- French royal government
- Where
- Strasbourg, Alsace, France
Jewish Encyclopedia (1906): Strasbourg (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906, public domain) article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Pombal restores civil rights of New Christians
Through a series of acts, Pombal stripped the Inquisition of real power, placed it under secular control, and restored the civil rights of the New Christian class.
- By
- Marquis of Pombal (Portuguese crown)
- Where
- Portugal
Encyclopaedia Judaica: Portugal (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Summary of the Encyclopaedia Judaica article, drafted with AI and checked automatically against the article's own words; no text is reproduced. Not individually reviewed; the article is the authority. How entries are made
-
Expulsion of Jews from France lifted in practice
The expulsion of Jews from France (1394) was lifted in practice.
- By
- Unknown
- Where
- France
Wikipedia: Expulsions and exoduses of Jews (opens in a new tab) CC BY-SA licence (opens in a new tab)About this entry
Text adapted from Wikipedia, “Expulsions and exoduses of Jews”, by Wikipedia contributors. Lightly edited. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. article (opens in a new tab) · history (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) How entries are made
Historical summaries, partly AI-assisted and not individually reviewed, provided as is. They may contain errors; check the linked sources. How entries are made · Terms