Jewish Loan for Rhine Bridge

Jewish Loan for Rhine Bridge. In the 13th century, the Bishop of Basel, Heinrich von Thun, turned to the Jewish community for financial help to build a bridge…

Location: Rhine Bridge, Basel, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

In the 13th century, the Bishop of Basel, Heinrich von Thun, turned to the Jewish community for financial help to build a bridge over the Rhine. The community's money-lending services were crucial for the project, and the bishop had to pawn the church's treasure to secure the loan.

Source: Die Juden im mittelalterlichen Basel

Jewish Loan for Rhine Bridge — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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