Isaac Leeser
American Rabbi and newspaper editor (1806–1868)
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Summary
Isaac Leeser was born on December 12, 1806[1], in Neuenkirchen[2]. He died on February 1, 1868[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a translator[5], Bible translator[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and hazzan[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 12, 1805[11]
- Place of burial: Mikveh Israel Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: publisher[14], writer[15]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Isaac Leeser[18]
- Archives at: University of Pennsylvania[19], The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives[20], American Jewish Historical Society[21]
- Family name: Leeser[22]
- Given name: Isaac[23]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Subject has role: correspondent[26]
- Has works in the collection: The Jesselson Family Collection of Isaac Leeser Material[27]
- Writing language: English[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
Why It Matters
Isaac Leeser is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Isaac Leeser born?
Isaac Leeser's place of birth was Neuenkirchen[2].
Where did Isaac Leeser die?
Isaac Leeser passed away in Philadelphia[4].
What did Isaac Leeser do for work?
Isaac Leeser worked as a translator[5], Bible translator[6], editor[7], journalist[8], and hazzan[9].