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Leper Scare Edict

France · Government / Government of France. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

1321

Philip V the Tall1321

Poitiers · Government / Government of France

During the leper scare, Philip ordered punishment and forfeiture for lepers convicted of the alleged poisoning conspiracy.

Names involved

Philip V the Tall

Provenance

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