470 ⟶ Exilarch Huna V Executed in Persia

Exilarch Huna V is executed as a result of persecution under...
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🔥 Book Burning of Jewish Texts in Persia

Book burning of Jewish texts in Persia.⟶
Book Burning of Jewish Texts in Persia (351)
Sasanian EmpireBook BurningJewish TextsReligious PersecutionViolenceCultural DestructionReligious Intolerance
IranIran

⚔️ Yazdegerd II Orders Execution of Jewish Leaders

Sassanid ruler Yazdegerd II of Persia's decree abolishes the Sabbath and orders executions of Jewish leaders, including the Exilarch Mar Nuna.⟶
Yazdegerd II Orders Execution of Jewish Leaders (451)
Sasanian EmpirePersecutionExilarchReligious ViolenceExecutionJudaism
IranIran

💀 Exilarch Huna V Executed in Persia

Exilarch Huna V is executed as a result of persecution under King Peroz (Firuz) of Persia.⟶
Exilarch Huna V Executed in Persia (470)
Sasanian EmpireExilarchExecutionPersecutionReligious Persecution
IranIran

👑 Execution of Exilarch Haninai

The Exilarch Haninai is executed by Khosrau II for supporting Mihrevandak. This halted all forms of Jewish self-governance for over 50 years.⟶
Execution of Exilarch Haninai (590)
ExilarchSasanian EmpireJewish LeadershipPersecutionJewish AutonomyPolitical IntrigueBabylonian JewryExileJewish History
IraqIraqIranIran

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Execution of Aaron ben Zerah and Family

Jewish martyr Aaron ben Zerah, along with his wife and four of his sons are executed.⟶
MartyrdomExecutionMedieval PeriodPersecutionAnti-Jewish Violence

🗡️ Esther Chiera and Son Executed

Esther Chiera is executed with one of her sons by the Sultan Murad III's calvary.⟶
ExecutionMurad IIIOttoman EmpireIndividual ViolenceEarly Modern PeriodPersecution
TurkeyTurkey