1181 ⟶ Assize of Arms Confiscates Weapons from English Jews

The Assize of Arms of 1181 orders that all weapons held by J...

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⛓️ Philip II of France Imprisons and Ransoms Jews

Philip II of France, after four months in power, imprisons all the Jews in his lands and demands a ransom for their release.⟶

FranceMedieval PeriodFinancial ExploitationImprisonmentRansomPhilip IIAntisemitism12th Century

France

⚔️ Assize of Arms Confiscates Weapons from English Jews

The Assize of Arms of 1181 orders that all weapons held by Jews must be confiscated, claiming they have no use for them. This led to the Jewish community of England being a lot more vulnerable during anti-Jewish riots.⟶

EnglandMedieval PeriodDisarmamentVulnerabilityAssize of ArmsAntisemitism12th Century

💰 Philip Augustus II Annuls Loans and Confiscates Jewish Property

Philip Augustus II annuls all loans made by Jews to Christians and takes a percentage for himself. A year later, he confiscates all Jewish property and expels the Jews from Paris.⟶

FranceMedieval PeriodFinancial DiscriminationConfiscation of PropertyPhilip Augustus IIAntisemitism12th Century

France

💰 Saladin Tithe Discriminates Against Jews

The Saladin tithe: Jews are taxed 25% of their income and personal worth, while Christians are taxed 10%.⟶

EnglandTaxationMedieval PeriodFinancial DiscriminationSaladin TitheAntisemitism12th Century

⚔️ Pogroms in London and England Following Richard the Lionheart's Coronation

A Jewish deputation attending coronation of Richard the Lionheart was attacked by the crowd. Pogroms in London followed and spread around England.⟶

PogromEnglandMedieval PeriodRichard the LionheartCoronationAntisemitism12th CenturyLondon

💀 Jews Slaughtered in Norwich, England

All the Jews of Norwich, England found in their houses were slaughtered, except a few who found refuge in the castle.⟶

PogromEnglandMedieval PeriodSlaughterNorwichAntisemitism12th Century