What did Louis VIII do against Jewish usury?
Encouraged it
Ignored it
Established it
Introduced an ordinance against it
Answer
In an effort to curtail Jewish usury, Louis VIII implemented a significant ordinance aimed at combating this practice. The core of this ordinance was its emphasis on prohibiting Jews from engaging in usurious lending activities. This prohibition encompassed both direct and indirect forms of usury, further limiting the potential for Jewish individuals to profit from lending practices deemed excessive or exploitative.
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