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History of the Jews in Belmonte
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The history of the Jewish community in Belmonte, Portugal, dates back to the 13th century; the community was composed of Spanish and Portuguese Jews who kept their faith through crypto-Judaism.
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Begins | 13th century |
Ends | 18th century |
Location(s) | Belmonte |
Coordinates | Iberian Peninsula |
Country | Portugal |
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Main article: History of the Jews in Portugal
The history of Belmonte's Jewish community is told at the Belmonte Jewish Museum, opened in 2005.[1]
As of 2008, the Jewish population of Belmonte numbers around 300.[2]
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