Mortimer
Gold Member
On July 30, 1749, King Ferdinand VI and the Marquis of Ensenada orchestrated a coordinated attempt to exterminate the Romani people across Spain. That tragic night, 12,000 Roma were captured—men, women, and children of all ages. Their only crime was being Roma . The goal was to exterminate them by separating men and women, ensuring no more children with Romani blood would be born. Their intention was clear: to let them die in prison.
Sadly, even in the 21st century, attempts to eradicate the Romani people persist. 275 years later, Spain still hasn’t apologized to the Romani community for this genocide.
Sadly, even in the 21st century, attempts to eradicate the Romani people persist. 275 years later, Spain still hasn’t apologized to the Romani community for this genocide.
