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Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish and Avignonese Jews in France, Paris, January 28, 1790 (engraving) (see also 695057)
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Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish and Avignonese Jews in France, Paris, January 28, 1790 (engraving) (see also 695057)
695056 Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish and Avignonese Jews in France, Paris, January 28, 1790 (engraving) (see also 695057) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Broadside proclamation documenting the first grant of equality of citizenship for Jewish people in Europe; at the time of the French Revolution, it is estimated that approximately 40, 000 Jews were living in France, those of Spanish and Portuguese origin (Sephardic) living mainly in the South and South West; they had been living there since the 15th century, spoke French and had integrated into French life. In 1791, this emancipation was extended to the Ashkenazim Jews who lived mainly in Alsace and Lorraine and spoke mainly Yiddish. France was the first country in Europe to emancipate its Jewish population during the French Revolution, but, despite legal equality, anti-Semitism remained an issue, as illustrated in the Dreyfus affair of the late 19th century; )
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This print showcases the historic Royal Letters Patent granting equal rights for Portuguese, Spanish, and Avignonese Jews in France. Created by the French School in the 18th century, this engraving captures a pivotal moment in European history. The document itself is a broadside proclamation that marked the first-ever grant of equality of citizenship for Jewish people on the continent. Dating back to January 28,1790, in Paris, this significant event took place during the tumultuous era of the French Revolution. At that time, an estimated population of around 40,000 Jews resided in France. Those of Sephardic origin from Spain and Portugal had integrated into French society since their arrival in the 15th century and primarily lived in southern and southwestern regions. The emancipation granted to these Sephardic Jews was a groundbreaking step towards equality; however, it wasn't until 1791 that Ashkenazim Jews living mainly in Alsace and Lorraine were also granted similar rights. This act solidified France as the first country within Europe to liberate its Jewish population during this revolutionary period. Despite legal equality being established through these letters patent, anti-Semitism persisted throughout history as exemplified by events like the infamous Dreyfus affair during late-19th-century France. Nonetheless, this print serves as a powerful reminder of progress made towards inclusivity while acknowledging ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities even after achieving legal recognition.
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