Expulsion2
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Expulsion of Jewish beggars from Galicia
Under the 1776 regulations all Jewish beggars were expelled from Galicia.
- By
- Austrian government
- Where
- Galicia (several countries)
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Partial expulsions and street attacks on Warsaw Jews
Townspeople enforced partial expulsion of Jewish residents together with organized street attacks in 1775 and 1790.
- By
- Townspeople of Warsaw
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Massacre / pogrom3
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The Jewish community of Basra is massacred
- By
- Unknown
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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
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Haidamak massacres of Jews in Bershad
In the 18th century Haidamak gangs killed Jews of Bershad.
- By
- Haidamak gangs
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Discriminatory law18
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Austrian ban on new Jewish settlement and liquor trade limits
The Austrian government barred additional Jews from settling in Bukovina and restricted the alcohol trade to Jews who had lived there before 1768.
- By
- Austrian government
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Austrian tax law of 1776 on Galician Jews
Each Jewish family had to pay a residence tax, a trade-license tax and an income tax, with the Jewish community collectively liable for payment.
- By
- Austrian government (Maria Theresa)
- Where
- Galicia (several countries)
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Church ordinance limits Jews' stay in Liberec to weekdays
Church authorities issued an ordinance allowing Jews to remain in the town only during the week.
- By
- Church authorities
- Where
- Liberec, Bohemia, Czech Republic
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Commercial restrictions on Jews enacted in Venice
When a condotta expired, restrictions on Jewish commerce were proposed to limit Jewish influence; after debate, reactionaries prevailed and the proposals became law.
- By
- Venetian Republic
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Judenordnung restricting Jews of the Banat and Timisoara
Austrian authorities issued a Jewish ordinance for the Banat region that imposed many restrictions on the Jews of Timisoara. Their situation eased when the region returned to Hungary in 1779.
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- Austrian government
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Maria Theresa's restrictions on the Jews of Temesvar
Maria Theresa imposed restrictions limiting the number of Jews allowed to reside, marry, trade and travel, and imposed a protection tax on visitors.
- By
- Maria Theresa
- Where
- Timișoara (Temesvar), Banat, Romania
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Minister rejects change in status of Martinique Jews
After investigation, Minister Tartine declared against extending Bordeaux Jews' privileges to Martinique's Jews, leaving them under bare toleration.
- By
- Minister Tartine
- Where
- Martinique, France
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North Carolina constitution imposes Protestant religious test
The state's 1776 constitution limited public office to Protestants, which excluded Jews from holding office.
- By
- State of North Carolina
- Where
- North Carolina, United States
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Pennsylvania constitution requires Christian-Bible oath for officeholders
The 1776 Pennsylvania constitution obliged officeholders to swear belief in both the Old and New Testaments, which excluded Jews from state office. Jewish leaders failed to change this in 1783.
- By
- Pennsylvania state government
- Where
- Pennsylvania, United States
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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
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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
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Restrictive legislation of Maria Theresa
Jews in Vienna suffered under the restrictive laws enacted during Maria Theresa's reign.
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- Maria Theresa
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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Ghettoization3
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Jews forced back into the Frankfurt ghetto
A decree of 13 February 1776 compelled Jews who had tried to stay outside the Judengasse after the fire to return to the ghetto.
- By
- Frankfurt authorities
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Jews of Temesvar compelled to live in citadel ghetto
Jews were barred from living in Christian houses and forced to reside in a ghetto in the citadel.
- By
- Maria Theresa
- Where
- Timișoara (Temesvar), Banat, Romania
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Confinement of Jewish visitors to the "Jewish Inn" ghetto
Temporary Jewish visitors to Moscow were allowed to stay only in a designated house, which was locked at night and functioned as a ghetto.
- By
- Russian authorities
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False accusation (libel)2
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Ritual murder accusation against Jews of Smyrna (late 18th century)
Jews of Smyrna were accused of ritual murder in the latter part of the eighteenth century. The accusation was refuted.
- By
- Unknown
- Where
- İzmir (Smyrna), Turkey
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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)
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Destruction1
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Synagogue destroyed by Alexander Ypsilanti
The synagogue opened during the Russian occupation was destroyed during Ypsilanti's reign.
- By
- Prince Alexander Ypsilanti
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Readmission / emancipation3
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Letters patent of Louis XVI for the Jews of Bordeaux
Louis XVI granted letters patent allowing the Jews of Bordeaux to settle anywhere in France and trade throughout the kingdom, and confirmed earlier grants.
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- Louis XVI
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Most states grant Jews full equality after independence
After the Declaration of Independence most American states gave all citizens, including Jews, absolute equality. Maryland was the notable exception, where Jews faced a long fight for full political rights.
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- Newly independent American states
- Where
- United States
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Expulsion of Jews from France lifted in practice
The expulsion of Jews from France (1394) was lifted in practice.
- By
- Unknown
- Where
- France
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