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How many Jewish people were expelled from Spain in 1492?

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In Spain, a royal edict is issued by the nation's Catholic rulers declaring that all Jews who refuse to convert to Christianity will be expelled from the country. ... Many Spanish Jews went to North Africa, the Netherlands, and the Americas, where their skills, capital, and commercial connections were put to good use. read more

Ferdinand and Isabella exiled all Jews living in Spain during the Spanish Inquisition. On July 30 1492 , the entire Jewish community, some 200,000 people, were expelled from Spain. read more

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