Elia Levita
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Summary
Elia Levita was born on February 13, 1469[1], in Ipsheim[2]. He died on January 28, 1549[3], in Venice[4]. He worked as a writer[5], translator[6], Bible translator[7], university teacher[8], and grammarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Occupation: orientalist[12]
- Field of work: linguistics[13], Modern Hebrew grammar[14]
- Student: Paul Fagius[15]
- Notable work: Shemot Devarim[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Doctoral student: Paul Fagius[18]
- Commons category: Elia Levita[19]
- Family name: Levita[20]
- Given name: Elia[21]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27], Yiddish[28], Hebrew[29]
- Commons Creator page: Elia Levita[30]
- Writing language: Yiddish[31]
Why It Matters
Elia Levita has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Bovo-Bukh[34], a written work[35].
His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Fagius[36], a theologian[37], 1504–1549[38], of Germany[39].
FAQs
Where was Elia Levita born?
Elia Levita's place of birth was Ipsheim[2].
Where did Elia Levita die?
Elia Levita passed away in Venice[4].
What did Elia Levita do for work?
Elia Levita worked as a writer[5], translator[6], Bible translator[7], university teacher[8], and grammarian[9].