The Expulsion of the Jews From Spain

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The Expulsion of the Jews From Spain

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Nov 10, 2014

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In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue ... and Ferdinand, king of Aragon, and Isabella, queen of Castile expelled the Jewish population from Spain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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