Episode 1 of 7
Consul Investigation
- When
- 1840
- Where
- Jewish quarter
French consul Ulysse de Ratti-Menton ordered an investigation in the Jewish quarter, supporting the accusations against the Jews.
Ratti-Menton, described as antisemitic, ordered an investigation in the Jewish quarter where the men were last seen. He encouraged the Egyptian governor to act, resulting in the imprisonment and interrogation of the accused.
Sources
- Damascus affair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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