Chaim of Vałožyn

Polish Jewish rabbi, Talmudist and ethicist (1749-1821)
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Chaim of Vałožyn

Summary

Chaim of Vałožyn is a human[1]. Born in Valozhyn[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1749[3]. He passed away in Valozhyn[4]. He died on January 1, 1821[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], and rabbi[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Chaim of Vałožyn's place of birth was Valozhyn[2].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn passed away in Valozhyn[4].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn was born on January 1, 1749[3].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn was born on May 24, 1749[10].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn died on January 1, 1821[5].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn died on June 14, 1821[11].
  • A child of Chaim of Vałožyn was Isaac of Vałožyn[12].
  • A child of Chaim of Vałožyn was Relka Volozhiner[13].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[15].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's professions included theologian[7].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn worked as a rabbi[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Chaim of Vałožyn is The Soul of Life[16].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn is recorded as male[18].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's Commons category is recorded as Haim de Volozhin[20].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's given name is recorded as Chaim[21].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn studied under Gaon of Vilnius[22].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Chaim of Vałožyn's sibling is recorded as Shelomoh Zalman[24].

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Origins and Family

Chaim of Vałožyn's place of birth was Valozhyn[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1749[3] and May 24, 1749[10].

Education

Chaim of Vałožyn studied under Gaon of Vilnius[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], and rabbi[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Chaim of Vałožyn is The Soul of Life[16].

Personal Life

Children include Isaac of Vałožyn[12], an Acharonim[25] and Relka Volozhiner[13]. Chaim of Vałožyn's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1821[5] and June 14, 1821[11]. Chaim of Vałožyn passed away in Valozhyn[4].

Why It Matters

Chaim of Vałožyn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Chaim of Vałožyn born?

Chaim of Vałožyn was born in Valozhyn[2].

Where did Chaim of Vałožyn die?

Chaim of Vałožyn died in Valozhyn[4].

What did Chaim of Vałožyn do for work?

Chaim of Vałožyn worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], and rabbi[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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