Louis Ginzberg

American rabbi (1873–1953)
Person human Q387826
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Louis Ginzberg

Summary

Louis Ginzberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kaunas[2]. He was born on November 28, 1873[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on November 11, 1953[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6], university teacher[7], and Judaic scholar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kaunas[2], Louis Ginzberg…
  • Louis Ginzberg died in New York City[4].
  • Louis Ginzberg was born on November 28, 1873[3].
  • Louis Ginzberg died on November 11, 1953[5].
  • Louis Ginzberg was married to Adele Ginzberg[10].
  • A child of Louis Ginzberg was Eli Ginzberg[11].
  • Louis Ginzberg held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Louis Ginzberg's professions included rabbi[6].
  • Louis Ginzberg worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Louis Ginzberg's professions included Judaic scholar[8].
  • Louis Ginzberg was employed by Jewish Theological Seminary of America[13].
  • Louis Ginzberg was educated at University of Strasbourg[14].
  • Louis Ginzberg was educated at University of Strasbourg[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Ginzberg is Legends of the Jews[16].
  • Louis Ginzberg's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
  • Louis Ginzberg is recorded as male[18].
  • Louis Ginzberg's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Louis Ginzberg's Commons category is recorded as Louis Ginzberg[20].
  • Louis Ginzberg's family name is recorded as Ginzberg[21].
  • Louis Ginzberg's given name is recorded as Louis[22].
  • Louis Ginzberg's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Louis Ginzberg's described by source is recorded as American Jewish Year Book 1905[24].
  • Louis Ginzberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[25].
  • Louis Ginzberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Louis Ginzberg's Commons Creator page is recorded as Louis Ginzberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Ginzberg's place of birth was Kaunas[2]. He was born on November 28, 1873[3].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[14], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rabbi[6], university teacher[7], and Judaic scholar[8]. Among Louis Ginzberg's employers was Jewish Theological Seminary of America[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis Ginzberg is Legends of the Jews[16].

Personal Life

Louis Ginzberg was married to Adele Ginzberg[10]. A child of him was Eli Ginzberg[11]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[17].

Death and Burial

Louis Ginzberg died on November 11, 1953[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Louis Ginzberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Louis Ginzberg born?

Louis Ginzberg was born in Kaunas[2].

Where did Louis Ginzberg die?

Louis Ginzberg passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Louis Ginzberg married to?

Louis Ginzberg's spouses include Adele Ginzberg[10].

What did Louis Ginzberg do for work?

Louis Ginzberg worked as rabbi[6], university teacher[7], and Judaic scholar[8].

Where did Louis Ginzberg go to school?

Louis Ginzberg was educated at University of Strasbourg[14] and University of Strasbourg[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation rabbi, university teacher, Judaic scholar
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