Benjamin of Tudela
Jewish explorer and writer
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Summary
Benjamin of Tudela was born on 1130[1] in Tudela[2]. He died on 1174[3] in Kingdom of Castile[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], traveler[6], merchant[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,093 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Navarre[10], Kingdom of Castile[11]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[12]
- Field of work: travel book[13]
- Notable work: Masaʻot shel Benjam Ưn de Tudela[14]
- Member of: historic jewish community of Tudela[15]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Benjamin of Tudela[18]
- Given name: Benjamin[19]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[23], Arabic[24], Navarrese Romance[25]
- Birth name: Beniaminis Ben Yonah[26]
Why It Matters
Benjamin of Tudela has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin of Tudela born?
Benjamin of Tudela's place of birth was Tudela[2].
Where did Benjamin of Tudela die?
Benjamin of Tudela died in Kingdom of Castile[4].
What did Benjamin of Tudela do for work?
Benjamin of Tudela worked as an explorer[5], traveler[6], merchant[7], and writer[8].