Expulsion of Jews from Andalusia
- When
- 1483
- Where
- Dioceses of Seville, Cordoba, and Cadiz
- Episodes
- 1
In 1483, the Catholic Monarchs ordered Jews in the dioceses of Seville, Cordoba, and Cadiz to relocate to Extremadura within six months. This regional expulsion preceded the 1492 Alhambra Decree and followed Inquisitorial inquiries into conversos maintaining contact with Jews.
Episodes
Background and detail
Implementation. The monarchs approved the request, giving Jews in the dioceses of Seville, Cordoba, and Cadiz six months to move to Extremadura. This specific regional order in 1483 is distinct from the later 1492 Alhambra Decree, which mandated a broader departure from all kingdoms.
People involved
- Ferdinand II of Aragon · Catholic Monarch
- Isabella I of Castile · Catholic Monarch
- Spanish Inquisition · Institutional pressure
Sources
- Expulsion of Jews from Spain Wikipedia
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