Whitehall Conference
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Whitehall Conference
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The Whitehall Conference was a gathering of prominent English merchants, clergymen, and lawyers convened by Oliver Cromwell for the purpose of debating whether Jews should be readmitted to England. The conference lasted from 4 to 18 December 1655. While Cromwell himself was in favour of Jewish resettlement, the participants ultimately broke down into three groups. The London merchants opposed resettlement due to fears of economic competition, while the clergymen were not in favour on religious g
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1655 meeting of English leaders and statesmen to discuss the re-admission of Jews to England
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