Salonica and Istanbul became important Jewish centres. Bayezid is reported to have said, "What a foolish king, who impoverishes his own country by sending me its wealthy." This migration strengthened Ottoman medicine, printing and commerce.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Reception into Ottoman Lands of the Jews Expelled from Spain?
- The Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain (close to 200,000 in number) settled in Ottoman territory at the invitation of Bayezid II.
- When did The Reception into Ottoman Lands of the Jews Expelled from Spain happen?
- 1492 CE
- Where did The Reception into Ottoman Lands of the Jews Expelled from Spain take place?
- İstanbul / Selanik / Edirne