Josce of York

Josce of York (Latin: Joceus; died 1190) was the leader of the Jewish community in York, England,[1] and the leading figure in the York pogrom of 1190. He committed suicide along with nearly the entire Jewish community, rather than face death or conversion at the hands of an angry mob.[2]

  1. ^ Dickerson, David (1997). "Clifford's Tower: Massacre at York (1190)". Tikkun Olam: David Dickerson's Web Site. Archived from the original on 19 September 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2008.
  2. ^ Foster, Mark (10 March 2016). "The most shameful day in York's history". Darlington & Stockton Times. Retrieved 10 March 2016.