1255Henry III Sells Rights to Jews to His Brother

Henry III of England sells his rights to the Jews (regarded ...
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⛓️ King John Imprisons Jews for Ransom

King John of England imprisoned much of the Jewish population until they paid up 66,000 marks.
King John Imprisons Jews for Ransom (1210)
ImprisonmentRansomMiddle AgesEnglandEconomic ExploitationAnti-Judaism
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

💰 Royal Levies Against Jewish Finances in England

In England, first of a series of royal levies against Jewish finances, which forced the Jews to sell their debts to non-Jews at cut prices.
FinanceTaxationRoyal AuthorityEconomic persecutionDebtsMiddle AgesEnglandDiscriminationLegal discrimination
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📜 Statute of Jewry Introduced in England

Henry III of England introduces harsh anti-Jewish laws. These are known as the Statute of Jewry.
Statute of Jewry Introduced in England (1253)
Statute of JewryDiscriminationLegislationEnglandHenry IIIMiddle AgesAnti-Jewish lawsLegal discrimination
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👨‍⚖️ Henry III Sells Rights to Jews to His Brother

Henry III of England sells his rights to the Jews (regarded as royal "chattels") to his brother Richard for 5,000 marks.
Royal AuthorityFinanceEconomic persecutionChattelHenry IIIRichardMiddle AgesEnglandLegal discrimination
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⚔️ Massacre of Jews in London Inspired by Simon de Montfort

Simon de Montfort inspires massacre of Jews in London.
Massacre of Jews in London Inspired by Simon de Montfort (1264)
Simon de MontfortMassacrePogromEnglandMiddle AgesViolencePersecution
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🏘️ Synod of Ofen Forbids Transactions Between Jews and Christians

The Synod of Ofen forbids Christians to sell or rent Real estate to or from Jews.
Synod of Ofen Forbids Transactions Between Jews and Christians (1279)
Synod of OfenReal estateEconomic restrictionsSegregationLegal discriminationMiddle Ages
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