1204Papal Decree Requiring Jewish Segregation and Distinctive Clothing

In 1204 the papacy required Jews to segregate themselves fro...
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🚫 Christians Barred From Trading with Jews

In an attempt to isolate the Jewish population economically, Christians were barred from buying food from Jews or having conversations with them under the threat of excommunication.
Economic RestrictionsMiddle AgesPersecutionChristianitySocial ExclusionAnti-Judaism

👚 Papal Decree Requiring Jewish Segregation and Distinctive Clothing

In 1204 the Papacy required Jews to segregate themselves from Christians and to wear distinctive clothing.
Papal Decree Requiring Jewish Segregation and Distinctive Clothing (1204)
SegregationClothing LawsMiddle AgesPapacySocial ExclusionAnti-JudaismDiscrimination

🚪 Jews Expelled from Spanish Villages and Towns

Jews are expelled from villages and towns all around Spain by Muslims.
ExpulsionMiddle AgesSpainPersecutionReligious ConflictAnti-Judaism
SpainSpain

🏷️ Badge of Shame Imposed in Italy

The Badge of shame is imposed locally on the Italian Jews.
Badge of Shame Imposed in Italy (1257)
Badge of shameDiscriminationSegregationItalyMiddle AgesPersecutionForced identification
ItalyItaly

🏘️ Synod of Breslau Orders Jewish Segregation

The Synod of Breslau orders Jews to live in a segregated quarter.
Synod of Breslau Orders Jewish Segregation (1267)
Synod of BreslauSegregationGhettoSocial exclusionMiddle AgesPersecutionJewish communities
PolandPoland

📜 Council of Basel Restricts Jewish Academic and Economic Activity

Council Of Basel, Sessio XIX, forbids Jews to obtain academic degrees and to act as agents in the conclusion of contracts between Christians.
Council of Basel Restricts Jewish Academic and Economic Activity (1434)
Council of BaselLegislationDiscriminationEconomic RestrictionsAnti-JudaismSocial ExclusionMedieval EuropeAcademic Degrees
SwitzerlandSwitzerland