Judah ha-Nasi

2nd century rabbi and editor of the Mishnah
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Judah ha-Nasi

Summary

Judah ha-Nasi is a human[1]. Born in Judea[2], he… he was born on 135[3]. He died in Sepphoris[4]. He died on 219[5]. He worked as a Nasi[6] and rabbi[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Judah ha-Nasi was born in Judea[2].
  • Judah ha-Nasi passed away in Sepphoris[4].
  • Judah ha-Nasi was born on 135[3].
  • Judah ha-Nasi died on 219[5].
  • Judah ha-Nasi is buried at Israel[9].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's father was Simeon ben Gamliel II[10].
  • A child of Judah ha-Nasi was Gamaliel III[11].
  • A child of Judah ha-Nasi was Simeon ben Judah ha-Nasi[12].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's professions included Nasi[6].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's professions included rabbi[7].
  • A notable student of Judah ha-Nasi was Abba Arika[13].
  • A notable student of Judah ha-Nasi was Bar Kappara[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Judah ha-Nasi is Mishnah[15].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's religion is recorded as Judaism[16].
  • Judah ha-Nasi is recorded as male[17].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Judah ha-Nasi is part of Tannaim[19].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's Commons category is recorded as Judah ha-Nasi[20].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's given name is recorded as Juda[21].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's given name is recorded as Yehuda[22].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Judah ha-Nasi[23].
  • Judah ha-Nasi studied under Shimon bar Yochai[24].
  • Judah ha-Nasi studied under Simeon ben Gamliel II[25].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[26].
  • Judah ha-Nasi's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Judah ha-Nasi's place of birth was Judea[2]. He was born on 135[3]. His father was Simeon ben Gamliel II[10].

Education

Studied under Shimon bar Yochai[24], a rabbi[28], 0100–0160[29] and Simeon ben Gamliel II[25], a Nasi[30], b. 0100[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Nasi[6] and rabbi[7]. Notable students include Abba Arika[13], a rabbi[32], 0160–0247[33], specialised in Talmud[34] and Bar Kappara[14], a rabbi[35], 0101–0300[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Judah ha-Nasi is Mishnah[15].

Personal Life

Children include Gamaliel III[11], a rabbi[37], 0250–0235[38] and Simeon ben Judah ha-Nasi[12], a rabbi[39]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[16].

Death and Burial

Judah ha-Nasi died on 219[5]. He passed away in Sepphoris[4]. Burial took place at Israel[9].

Why It Matters

Judah ha-Nasi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Mishnah[42], a religious text[43] and Tractate Ketubot[44], a Talmudical tractate[45].

FAQs

Where was Judah ha-Nasi born?

Judah ha-Nasi was born in Judea[2].

Where did Judah ha-Nasi die?

Judah ha-Nasi passed away in Sepphoris[4].

Who were Judah ha-Nasi's parents?

Judah ha-Nasi's father was Simeon ben Gamliel II[10].

What did Judah ha-Nasi do for work?

Judah ha-Nasi worked as Nasi[6] and rabbi[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Preface to Mishneh Torah, Transmission of the Oral Law. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Bavli Chullin. wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Preface to Mishneh Torah, Transmission of the Oral Law. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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