Uncovering the Dark Truth of Strasbourg's 1349 Tragedy

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Valentine’s Day, 1349 — and the Jews of Strasbourg were already burning alive, even though the Black Death hadn’t yet reached the city. Autumn 1348 — letters from multiple locations arrive at Strasbourg’s city council, all claiming Jews are poisoning wells. Mayor Peter Swarber refuses to act. Pope Clement VI has already issued two papal bulls calling the accusations the work of the Devil. The city of Cologne writes directly to Strasbourg urging restraint. Then in January 1349, the Benfeld council convenes. The bishop of Strasbourg, regional lords, barons. When Strasbourg’s diplomats say they found no conspiracy, the room turns on them. Protection is withdrawn. And here is the real reason: the men at Benfeld realised their debts to Jewish moneylenders would die with their creditors. Swarber is removed from power. The date is set. The plague would not reach Strasbourg until after the fire had already gone cold. Subscribe for more history they never taught you.