Adam Almiliby
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Adam Almiliby was a Portuguese Jew who, together with Isaac Belamy, was appointed a
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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.


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