The mob dragged '' converso '' victims from their houses and killed some . Old Christians who were in any way associated with New Christians were also attacked . The mob attacked the tax-farmer João Rodrigo Mascarenhas , a New Christian ; although a wealthy and distinguished man , his work also made him resented by many . They demolished his house . Within 48 hours , many " conversos " were killed ; by the third day all who could have escaped , often with the help of other Portuguese . The killing spree lasted from 19 to 21 April , in what came to be known as the Lisbon massacre
Lisbon massacre
Lisbon massacre
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