Moses Isserles
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Summary
Moses Isserles was born on February 22, 1520[1], in Kraków[2]. He died on May 10, 1572[3], in Kraków[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], rabbi[6], Posek[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (699 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Remuh Cemetery[10]
- Father: Israel ben Josef[11]
- Mother: Q141624442[12]
- Child: Q141660512[13]
- Country of citizenship: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[14], Poland[15]
- Field of work: Halakha[16], Classic Rabbinic literature[17]
- Student: Mordecai Yoffe[18]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Moses Isserles[21]
- Given name: Mojżesz[22]
- Student of: Shalom Shachna[23]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[24], Polish Biographical Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[27]
- Different from: Rema[28]
- Sibling: Eliezer Isserles[29], Q141621928[30], Q141625638[31]
- P14974: 6933[32]
Why It Matters
Moses Isserles has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Darkhei Moshe[35], a religious text[36].
FAQs
Where was Moses Isserles born?
Moses Isserles's place of birth was Kraków[2].
Where did Moses Isserles die?
Moses Isserles passed away in Kraków[4].
Who were Moses Isserles's parents?
Moses Isserles's father was Israel ben Josef[11]. Moses Isserles's mother was Q141624442[12].
What did Moses Isserles do for work?
Moses Isserles worked as a theologian[5], rabbi[6], Posek[7], and philosopher[8].