Expulsion of Jews from Sicily
- When
- 1492
- Where
- Sicily
- Episodes
- 2
Following the Alhambra Decree of March 1492, the Jewish population of Sicily was ordered to leave. After appeals and a payment of 5,000 gulden, the departure deadline was extended, and the expulsion was executed on 31 December 1492.
Episodes
- Decree Application
The Alhambra Decree of 31 March 1492 was applied to Sicily, ordering the expulsion of its Jewish population.
- Final Departure
After appeals and a payment of 5,000 gulden, the Sicilian Jews departed on 31 December 1492.
Background and detail
Background. Sicily had a substantial Jewish presence dating back to the Roman era. The Alhambra Decree, issued by Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile on 31 March 1492, was applied to Sicily, ordering the expulsion of its Jewish population.
Execution of the Expulsion. The initial departure date was postponed to 18 December following appeals. It was further extended to 12 January 1493 after a payment of 5,000 gulden. Despite these extensions, the actual departure of the Sicilian Jews occurred on 31 December 1492.
People involved
- Ferdinand of Aragon · Monarch who issued the decree
- Isabella of Castile · Monarch who issued the decree
Sources
- History of the Jews in Sicily Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-23
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