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Today in Jewish History - November 23 / Cheshvan 22 |
1593 November 23, BUCHAREST (Romania)
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Prince Michael the Brave |
Courtesy of the Romania Folklife Festival |
As part of his revolt against the Turks, Prince Michael the Brave ordered the massacre of Jews and Turks. Since most of the local Jews were also Turkish citizens, his murder of the Jews also won support from the local merchants who resented Jewish competition.
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