1189 ⟶ Pogroms in London and England Following Richard the Lionheart's Coronation
A Jewish deputation attending coronation of Richard the Lion...
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⚔️ 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
💰 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
📜 Frederick Barbarossa Orders Priests Not to Preach Against Jews
Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor, orders priests not to preach against Jews.⟶
GermanyHoly Roman EmpireMedieval PeriodReligious ToleranceFrederick BarbarossaAntisemitism12th Century
Germany💀 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