> Portugal did the same, but did not allow Jews to escape so they either converted or were executed. Yes, they did have the option of escaping. Portugal initia

> Portugal did the same, but did not allow Jews to escape so they either converted or were executed. Yes, they did have the option of escaping. Portugal initially took in Jews expelled from Spain, in 1492, then in 1496 the Portuguese king Manuel I gave Jews the choice between conversion and expulsion. Those who who did neither by the Easter 1497 deadline were put to death.