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This research aims to explore the legal status of Catholics in Riga and Reval during the 18th century.

March 14, 2026Istoriya

Catholics’ Legal Status in Riga and Reval in the 18th Century: Legislation and Law Enforcement Practice

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The analysis reveals complex legal status of Catholics in Riga and Reval, indicating legislation and law enforcement shaped by local elite dynamics.

This research aims to explore the legal status of Catholics in Riga and Reval during the 18th century.
Analysis of published laws and legal acts
Review of historical archives
Examination of foreigners' memoirs
Study of domestic and foreign historiography
Catholics faced contradictory legislative acts.
The real legal status was influenced by local elite.
Military administration played a significant role in enforcement.

Ekaterina Samylovskaya (2025) studied this question.

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The analysis reveals complex legal status of Catholics in Riga and Reval, indicating legislation and law enforcement shaped by local elite dynamics.