1173Mieszko III of Poland Forbids Violence Against Jews

Following multiple church-inspired riots, Mieszko III of Pol...
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🚪 Jews Expelled from Bologna

Jews of Bologna are expelled for no known reason.
Jews Expelled from Bologna (1171)
ExpulsionItalyMedieval PeriodReligious PersecutionBolognaAntisemitism12th Century
ItalyItaly

🛡️ Mieszko III of Poland Forbids Violence Against Jews

Following multiple church-inspired riots, Mieszko III of Poland forbids all kinds of violence against the Jews of Poland.
Mieszko III of Poland Forbids Violence Against Jews (1173)
PolandMedieval PeriodProtection of JewsReligious ToleranceLegal ProtectionMieszko IIIAntisemitism12th Century
PolandPoland

⚔️ 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

📜 Frederick Barbarossa Orders Priests Not to Preach Against Jews

Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, orders priests not to preach against Jews.
Frederick Barbarossa Orders Priests Not to Preach Against Jews (1189)
GermanyHoly Roman EmpireMedieval PeriodReligious ToleranceFrederick BarbarossaAntisemitism12th Century
GermanyGermany

🚪 Second Expulsion of Jews from Breslau

Jews are expelled from Breslau.
Second Expulsion of Jews from Breslau (1360)
ExpulsionReligious PersecutionMedieval PeriodAntisemitismJewsPoland14th Century
PolandPoland

📜 King Ladislaus IV of Poland Forbids Antisemitic Books

King Ladislaus IV of Poland forbids Antisemitic books and printings.
King Ladislaus IV of Poland Forbids Antisemitic Books (1632)
Royal DecreeCensorshipAntisemitismReligious TolerancePoland17th Century
PolandPoland