June 17, 1242
Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris.
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On June 17, in the year 1242:
Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris.
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.
Why June 17, 1242 matters:
Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: June 17, 1242
Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries.
The event on this day: Following the Disputation of Paris, twenty-four carriage loads of Jewish religious manuscripts were burnt in Paris.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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