This Day in Jewish History 1682: Pope Innocent Closes All Jewish-owned Banks in Rome

Twice postponed, the order was eventually enforced - and bankrupted the Jewish community.

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On October 30, 1682, Pope Innocent XI issued an edict ordering the closing of all Jewish-owned banks in Rome. Although implementation of the edict was twice postponed, it was eventually enforced, and had a...
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