Adam Almiliby

Adam Almiliby was a Portuguese Jew who, together with Isaac Belamy, was appointed a farmer of the royal taxes in 1353 by King Alfonso IV. By virtue of this office both were exempted from wearing the Jew-badge, and were endowed with power to enforce the collection of the royal customs. During their term of office the Jews of Portugal were relieved of all imposts except the poll-tax.[1]

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 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Kayserling, Meyer (1901–1906). "Adam Almiliby". In Singer, Isidore; et al. (eds.). The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.

  1. De Haas, Jacob, ed. (1944). "Almiliby, Adam". Encyclopedia of Jewish Knowledge. New York: Behrman's Jewish Book House. p. 27.
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