Jews were listed as citizens of Krefeld from 1617, in 1764 a synagogue was erected, and by 1812, under French rule, the town included 196 Jewish families, with three Jewish-owned banks.
Jews were listed as citizens of Krefeld from 1617. A synagogue was erected. This was in 1764. The town included 196 Jewish families, with three Jewish-owned banks. This was under French rule. This was by 1812.