Jacob Saphir
Russian rabbi and ethnographer (1822–1885)
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Summary
Jacob Saphir was born on January 1, 1822[1], in Ašmiany[2]. He died on June 19, 1885[3], in Jerusalem[4]. He worked as a rabbi[5], writer[6], traveler[7], and ethnographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[11]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Jacob Saphir[14]
- Family name: Saphir[15]
- Given name: Yaakov[16]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[18]
- Number of children: 5[19]
Why It Matters
Jacob Saphir has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Jacob Saphir born?
Jacob Saphir was born in Ašmiany[2].
Where did Jacob Saphir die?
Jacob Saphir passed away in Jerusalem[4].
What did Jacob Saphir do for work?
Jacob Saphir worked as a rabbi[5], writer[6], traveler[7], and ethnographer[8].