451 ⟶ Yazdegerd II Orders Execution of Jewish Leaders
Sassanid ruler Yazdegerd II of Persia's decree abolishes the...
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🔥 Jewish Deaths in Mainz During the Black Death
6,000 Jews are burned to death in Mainz as a part of the Black Death Jewish persecutions. When the angry mob charged, the Jews initially fought back, killing around 200 of their attackers.⟶
Black DeathPersecutionPogromMainzScapegoatingMiddle AgesReligious Violence
Germany⚔️ Yazdegerd II Orders Execution of Jewish Leaders
Sassanid ruler Yazdegerd II of Persia's decree abolishes the Sabbath and orders executions of Jewish leaders, including the Exilarch Mar Nuna.⟶
Sasanian EmpirePersecutionExilarchReligious ViolenceExecutionJudaism
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✝️ Exilarch Mar-Zutra II Crucified in Babylon
After the Jews of Babylon revolt and gain a short period of independence, the Persian King Kobad crucifies the Exilarch Mar-Zutra II on the bridge of Mahoza.⟶
BabylonExilarchCrucifixionRevoltPersiaReligious Violence
Iraq👑 Execution of Exilarch Haninai
The Exilarch Haninai is executed by Khosrau II for supporting Mihrevandak. This halted all forms of Jewish self-governance for over 50 years.⟶
ExilarchSasanian EmpireJewish LeadershipPersecutionJewish AutonomyPolitical IntrigueBabylonian JewryExileJewish History
IraqIran👨👩👧👦 Execution of Aaron ben Zerah and Family
Jewish martyr Aaron ben Zerah, along with his wife and four of his sons are executed.⟶
MartyrdomExecutionMedieval PeriodPersecutionAnti-Jewish Violence