Judah Loew ben Bezalel
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Summary
Judah Loew ben Bezalel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Poznań[2]. He was born on January 1, 1512[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on September 17, 1609[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6], mathematician[7], philosopher[8], and talmudist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (896 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel was born in Poznań[2].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel died in Prague[4].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel was born on January 1, 1512[3].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel was born on 1520[11].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel was born on January 1, 1525[12].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel died on September 17, 1609[5].
- Burial took place at Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague[13].
- A child of Judah Loew ben Bezalel was Bezalel ben Yehudah[14].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[15].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel's professions included rabbi[6].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel worked as a mathematician[7].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel worked as a philosopher[8].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel worked as a talmudist[9].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel held the position of Landesrabbiner[16].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel held the position of Chief Rabbi[17].
- A notable student of Judah Loew ben Bezalel was Yom-Tov Lipmann Heller[18].
- A notable student of Judah Loew ben Bezalel was David Gans[19].
- A notable student of Judah Loew ben Bezalel was Elijah Loans[20].
- A notable student of Judah Loew ben Bezalel was Shlomo Ephraim Luntschitz[21].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel's religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel is recorded as male[23].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel's Commons category is recorded as Maharal[25].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel's family name is recorded as Löw[26].
- Judah Loew ben Bezalel's given name is recorded as Jehuda[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Judah Loew ben Bezalel's place of birth was Poznań[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1512[3], 1520[11], and January 1, 1525[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rabbi[6], mathematician[7], philosopher[8], and talmudist[9]. Positions held include Landesrabbiner[16], a position[28] and Chief Rabbi[17], a Jewish religious occupation[29]. Notable students include Yom-Tov Lipmann Heller[18], a rabbi[30], 1579–1654[31]; David Gans[19], a mathematician[32], 1541–1613[33], specialised in astronomy[34]; Elijah Loans[20], a rabbi[35], 1555–1636[36]; and Shlomo Ephraim Luntschitz[21], a rabbi[37], 1550–1619[38].
Personal Life
A child of Judah Loew ben Bezalel was Bezalel ben Yehudah[14]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
Death and Burial
Judah Loew ben Bezalel died on September 17, 1609[5]. He died in Prague[4]. Burial took place at Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Judah Loew ben Bezalel include Kerem Maharal[39], a moshav[40], in Israel[41], founded in 1949[42].
Why It Matters
Judah Loew ben Bezalel ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (896 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Kerem Maharal[39], a moshav[40], in Israel[41], founded in 1949[42].
FAQs
Where was Judah Loew ben Bezalel born?
Judah Loew ben Bezalel was born in Poznań[2].
Where did Judah Loew ben Bezalel die?
Judah Loew ben Bezalel died in Prague[4].
What did Judah Loew ben Bezalel do for work?
Judah Loew ben Bezalel worked as rabbi[6], mathematician[7], philosopher[8], and talmudist[9].