In 1349 the Duke of Guelders was authorized by the Emperor Louis IV of the Holy Roman Empire of Germany to receive Jews in his duchy, where they provided services, paid a tax, and were protected by the law.
The Duke of Guelders was authorized by the Emperor Louis IV of the Holy Roman Empire of Germany. This was in 1349. This was to receive Jews in his duchy. They provided services. They paid a tax. They were protected by the law.