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Was there ever a “Romani Question” in Europe, in the same philosophical vein as the “Jewish Question?”

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I'm frequently told that Columbus was a hideous sociopath that brutalized New World natives. How unusual were those actions in context of the time and actions of most explorers? Did Western royalty and elites not know, or did they just look the other way because of the luxury and economic benefits?

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Was there ever a “Romani Question” in Europe, in the same philosophical vein as the “Jewish Question?”	9
I'm frequently told that Columbus was a hideous sociopath that brutalized New World natives. How unusual were those actions in context of the time and actions of most explorers? Did Western royalty and elites not know, or did they just look the other way because of the luxury and economic benefits?	3