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The Twelfth Council of Toledo: Persecution & Discrimination Against Spanish Jews (+ 9 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (09 Jan 2024)
Today's historical events:
Twelfth Council of Toledo: King Erwig of the Visigoths initiates a council in which he implements diverse measures against the Jews in Spain.
Jin-Song Wars: Invading Jurchen soldiers from the Jin dynasty besiege and sack Bianjing (Kaifeng), the capital of the Song dynasty of China, and abduct Emperor Qinzong of Song and others, ending the Northern Song dynasty.
The trial of Joan of Arc begins in Rouen.
Ahmad Shah Durrani defeats the Marathas in the Battle of Barari Ghat.
Connecticut becomes the fifth state to ratify the United…
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