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| | The Jews In Portugal |
 | | The Kings abstained from expelling the Jews, and gave them privileges in case they became Christians. |
 | | Among the Jews, there were not only excellent doctors, as Master Leâo, Diogo Rodrigues Zacuto, Diogo Mendes Becinho, Master Antonio, surgeon-general of the King, but also famous scientists in the field of mathematics, astronomy and geography. |
 | | He was a "new christian", of the 4th (?) generation, who maintained secret vestiges of his Hebrew heritage, as can be seen in the letters written to his son Diogo. |
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