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"blanca de la carne"

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"blanca de la carne" what does it mean? I know that it has some conection with history and privileges of nobility

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updated Jan 10, 2011
posted by perislav

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"Blanca de la Carne" was a tax on meat in 16th century Sevilla of one blanca (coin) per pound. Nobility could get a refund.

updated Jan 10, 2011
posted by alba3
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Here's a link that mentions it.

updated Jan 10, 2011
posted by alba3
thank you very much :D - perislav, Jan 10, 2011