Promulgation of Jewish emancipation in France
- When
- 28 September 1791
- Where
- revolutionary France
On 28 September 1791 revolutionary France emancipated its Jewish population, removing Jewish disabilities and recognizing Jewish equality and citizenship.
On September 28, 1791, revolutionary France emancipated its Jewish population. The measure formed part of the broader process of Jewish emancipation in Europe: the elimination of Jewish disabilities and the recognition of Jews as entitled to equality and citizenship rights. The approximately 40,000 Jews living in France at the time were the first to confront the opportunities and challenges offered by emancipation, which offered civil rights and opportunities for upward mobility.
Sources
- Jewish emancipation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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