Rashi
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Rashi
Summary
Rashi is a human[1]. He was born in Troyes[2]. He was born on 1040[3]. He died in Troyes[4]. He died on July 13, 1105[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6], theologian[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,714 views/month, #6,759 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Rashi was born in Troyes[2].
- Rashi died in Troyes[4].
- Rashi was born on 1040[3].
- Rashi died on July 13, 1105[5].
- Burial took place at Troyes[10].
- Rashi's father was Yitzchak[11].
- A child of Rashi was Yocheved bat Shlomo Yitzchaki[12].
- A child of Rashi was Miriam bat Shlomo Yitzchaki[13].
- A child of Rashi was Rachel bat Shlomo Yitzchaki[14].
- Rashi held citizenship in Kingdom of France[15].
- Rashi held citizenship in France[16].
- Rashi is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
- Rashi's professions included rabbi[6].
- Rashi worked as a theologian[7].
- Rashi's professions included author[8].
- A notable student of Rashi was Meir ben Samuel[18].
- A notable student of Rashi was Rashbam[19].
- A notable student of Rashi was Shemaiah of Soissons[20].
- A notable student of Rashi was Judah ben Nathan[21].
- A notable student of Rashi was Simhah ben Samuel of Vitry[22].
- A notable work attributed to Rashi is Rashi's commentary on the Torah[23].
- A notable work attributed to Rashi is Rashi's commentary on the Talmud[24].
- Rashi's religion is recorded as Judaism[25].
- Rashi is recorded as male[26].
- Rashi's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Rashi's place of birth was Troyes[2]. He was born on 1040[3]. His father was Yitzchak[11]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[17].
Education
Studied under Yaakov ben Yakar[28], a rabbi[29], 0990–1064[30]; Yitzchak HaLevi[31], 1000–1080[32]; and Yitzchak ben Yehuda[33], a rabbi[34], 1010–1070[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rabbi[6], theologian[7], and author[8]. Notable students include Meir ben Samuel[18], a rabbi[36], 1060–1130[37]; Rashbam[19], a rabbi[38], 1080–1158[39], specialised in viticulture[40]; Shemaiah of Soissons[20], a rabbi[41]; Judah ben Nathan[21], a rabbi[42], 1050–1140[43], specialised in Talmud[44]; and Simhah ben Samuel of Vitry[22], a rabbi[45], 1100–1105[46], of France[47].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Rashi's commentary on the Torah[23], a literary work[48] and his commentary on the Talmud[24], a commentary[49]. Things named for him include he script[50], a typeface[51].
Personal Life
Children include Yocheved bat Shlomo Yitzchaki[12], 1000–1100[52]; Miriam bat Shlomo Yitzchaki[13]; and Rachel bat Shlomo Yitzchaki[14]. Rashi's religion is recorded as Judaism[25].
Death and Burial
Rashi died on July 13, 1105[5]. He passed away in Troyes[4]. Burial took place at Troyes[10].
Why It Matters
Rashi ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,714 views/month, #6,759 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include he script[50], a typeface[51].
FAQs
Where was Rashi born?
Rashi was born in Troyes[2].
Where did Rashi die?
Rashi passed away in Troyes[4].
Who were Rashi's parents?
Rashi's father was Yitzchak[11].