1236Riot in Narbonne after Jewish-Christian Confrontation

A Jew and a Christian fisherman get into a heated argument a...
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📣 Synod of Narbonne Reaffirms Anti-Semitic Decrees

The Synod of Narbonne reaffirms the anti-Semitic decrees of the Fourth Lateran Council.
Synod of Narbonne Reaffirms Anti-Semitic Decrees (1227)
Medieval PeriodSynodNarbonneReligious LawRepetition
FranceFrance

⚔️ Theodore Komnenos Doukas and Jewish Execution

Theodore Komnenos Doukas is defeated. Since Theodore decreed many anti-Jewish laws and seized Jewish property, he was handed over to two Jews by John Asen II to personally kill him. After having pity on him and refusing to kill Theodore, the Czar had the Jews thrown off a cliff.
Theodore Komnenos Doukas and Jewish Execution (1230)
Medieval PeriodByzantine EmpireExecutionTheodore Komnenos DoukasJohn Asen IIViolence
GreeceGreece

😠 Riot in Narbonne after Jewish-Christian Confrontation

A Jew and a Christian fisherman get into a heated argument about prices, which turns physical. It ends when the Jew deals a devastating blow to the Gentile's head which leads to his death. This enrages the local Christian population, who attack the Jewish quarter of Narbonne. Don Aymeric, the governor of Narbonne prevents a massacre and restores all stolen Jewish property to their rightful owner.
Medieval PeriodNarbonneViolenceRiotChristian-Jewish RelationsDon Aymeric
FranceFrance

⚔️ Crusaders Attack Jewish Communities and Attempt Baptisms

Crusaders attack Jewish communities of Anjou and Poitou and attempt to baptize all the Jews. Those who resisted (est. 3,000) were slaughtered.
Crusaders Attack Jewish Communities and Attempt Baptisms (1236)
Medieval PeriodCrusadesForced ConversionMassacreAnjouPoitou
FranceFrance

🔥 Jewish Population of Fes Massacred

The Moroccan revolt against the Marinid dynasty, accusations against one Jewish Vizier lead to a massacre of the entire Jewish population of Fes.
Jewish Population of Fes Massacred (1465)
MassacreMoroccoFesPolitical InstabilityJewish CommunitiesMedieval PeriodViolence
MoroccoMorocco

💥 Anti-Jewish Riots in Vilna

Anti-Jewish riots take place in Vilna.
Anti-Jewish Riots in Vilna (1635)
PogromRiotVilnaViolenceJewish Community17th Century
LithuaniaLithuania