Editing Valladolid (section)

===Jewish History===
Historically, a [[Jewish community]] existed in Valladolid. There was most likely Jewish life in Valladolid during the Arab period, but the first documentation where Jews are mentioned as living in the city dates to 1221. In 1288, [[Sancho IV of Castile|Sancho IV]] prohibited Jews from acquiring land in Valladolid and the surrounding area. In 1322, Christians were prohibited from being treated by Jewish doctors, and could not attend Jewish or Moorish weddings. Furthermore, Jews were barred from positions of public office. In the early 15th century, the Laws of Valladolid were passed, a series of anti-Jewish legislation. These laws stripped the Jews of Valladolid of their autonomy, which included the right to have their own court system. Additionally, Jews and Moors were prohibited from leaving Castille. In 1432, however, officials in Valladolid met with Don Abraham [[Benveniste]] in the [[Jewish quarter (diaspora)|Jewish quarter]] of the city, and agreed to restore Jewish autonomy. [[Converso]] poet [[Juan de Valladolid]] wrote poems criticizing treatment of Jews in Valladolid.<ref>{{cite web |title=Valladolid |url=https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/valladolid |website=Jewish Virtual Library |access-date=24 June 2024}}</ref> Jewish life in Valladolid was nonexistent in the 16th century, after the [[Expulsion of the Jews from Spain|expulsion of the Jews]].