On This Day: French Jews given full rights under the law

• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Published date: 27 September 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Gradual improvements for Jews were being made leading up to the vote. In 1785, the poll tax on Jews was abolished, and Jews were also given the right to live in all parts of the country.

However, when the Declaration of the Rights of Man was passed in August of 1789, it was interpreted as not including Jews.

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The Loi relative aux Juifs was passed September 27, 1791, proposed by Adrien-Jean-Fracois Duport, saying,

"I believe that freedom of worship does not permit any distinction in the political rights of citizens on account of their creed. The question of the political existence of the Jews has been postponed. Still the Muslims and the men of all sects are admitted to enjoy political rights in France. I demand that the motion for postponement...