Abraham ibn Daud
12th century Spanish astronomer, historian and philosopher
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Summary
Abraham ibn Daud was born on 1110[1] in Córdoba[2]. He died on 1180[3] in Toledo[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], and rabbi[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Almoravid dynasty[10]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[11]
- Field of work: philosophy[12], Talmud[13], Halakha[14]
- Notable work: Sefer ha-Qabbalah[15]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Given name: Abraham[18], Ibrahim[19]
- Work location: Vauvert[20], Provence[21]
- Student of: Baruch Ben Isaac Albalia[22]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Neues Lexikon des Judentums[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[27]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
Why It Matters
Abraham ibn Daud has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Abraham ibn Daud born?
Abraham ibn Daud was born in Córdoba[2].
Where did Abraham ibn Daud die?
Abraham ibn Daud passed away in Toledo[4].
What did Abraham ibn Daud do for work?
Abraham ibn Daud worked as a historian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], and rabbi[8].