Ashkenaz
Biblical descendent of Noah and father of the German peoples (Genesis 10)
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Ashkenaz
Summary
Ashkenaz is a human biblical figure[1]. He draws 1,595 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #160 of 529).[2]
Key Facts
- Ashkenaz's father was Gomer[3].
- Ashkenaz is recorded as male[4].
- Ashkenaz's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[5].
- Ashkenaz's said to be the same as is recorded as Tuisto[6].
- Ashkenaz's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[7].
- Ashkenaz's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[8].
- Ashkenaz's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[9].
- Ashkenaz's present in work is recorded as Genesis 10[10].
- Ashkenaz's different from is recorded as Ashkenazi Jews[11].
- Ashkenaz's sibling is recorded as Riphath[12].
- Ashkenaz's sibling is recorded as Togarmah[13].
Body
Origins and Family
Ashkenaz's father was Gomer[3].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ashkenaz include Ashkenazi Jews[14], an ethnic group[15], in United States[16].
Why It Matters
Ashkenaz draws 1,595 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #160 of 529).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
Entities named for him include Ashkenazi Jews[14], an ethnic group[15], in United States[16].
FAQs
Who were Ashkenaz's parents?
Ashkenaz's father was Gomer[3].