Original scientific paper
Jews and Their Influence on Transformation of Settlements in Podravina Region of Multiple Borders in Late 19th and Early 20th Century
Ljiljana Dobrovšak
orcid.org/0000-0002-1899-2306
; Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
As early as the 17th century, Jews had first arrived as peddlers and merchants, settling down in the 18th century. In the 19th century, however, especially after 1873 and their being granted full legal and civic rights, Jews became influential citizens and merchants in Podravina towns, marketplaces and villages. Although in the period 1857 - 1910 Podravina grew demographically strong, the number of Jews decreased in comparison the total population. Still, some towns had an increase in Jewish population, which resulted in their overall influence on economy, politics and culture. For example, in the late 19th century Koprivnica, Jews had a large share of trade, participated in all relevant economic areas, like banking, manufacturing and industry. In doing so, Jews helped not only Koprivnica, but to entire Podravina region, in further economic growth. The same applies to other towns and places of Podravina too.
Keywords
Jews; Podravina; Koprivnica; Ludbreg; Legrad; Đurđevac; Croatia; emancipation
Hrčak ID:
78686
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Publication date:
1.11.2004.
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