How did Philip IV deal with the Jews and the Knights Templar?
He expelled them and destroyed the Knights Templar
He executed their leaders
He granted them mercy and protection
He ignored them
Answer
King Philip IV of France, also known as Philip the Fair, expelled the Jews and destroyed the Knights Templar. The Knights Templar were a powerful order of warrior monks that had grown wealthy and powerful in France. Philip believed that the Knights Templar were plotting against him and he wanted to seize their wealth. He accused them of heresy and witchcraft, and had them arrested and tortured.
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