Jacob Knaani

lexicographer (1894–1978)
Person human Q2892153
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Jacob Knaani

Summary

Jacob Knaani is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hîncești[2]. He was born on June 15, 1894[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on January 1, 1978[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6] and linguist[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Knaani's place of birth was Hîncești[2].
  • Jacob Knaani died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Jacob Knaani was born on June 15, 1894[3].
  • Jacob Knaani died on January 1, 1978[5].
  • Jacob Knaani held citizenship in Moldova[9].
  • Jacob Knaani held citizenship in Israel[10].
  • Jacob Knaani's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Jacob Knaani worked as a linguist[7].
  • Jacob Knaani's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[11].
  • Jacob Knaani is recorded as male[12].
  • Jacob Knaani's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jacob Knaani's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Knaani[14].
  • Jacob Knaani's archives at is recorded as Gnazim Institute archive[15].
  • Jacob Knaani's given name is recorded as Jacob[16].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacob Knaani's place of birth was Hîncești[2]. He was born on June 15, 1894[3].

Education

Jacob Knaani's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6] and linguist[7].

Death and Burial

Jacob Knaani died on January 1, 1978[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4].

Why It Matters

Jacob Knaani is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Knaani born?

Born in Hîncești[2], Jacob Knaani…

Where did Jacob Knaani die?

Jacob Knaani passed away in Jerusalem[4].

What did Jacob Knaani do for work?

Jacob Knaani worked as lexicographer[6] and linguist[7].

Where did Jacob Knaani go to school?

Jacob Knaani was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . infocenters.co.il. infocenters.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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