Simeon ben Zemah Duran
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Summary
Simeon ben Zemah Duran was born on January 1, 1361[1], in Palma[2]. He died on January 1, 1444[3], in Algiers[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], rabbi[6], exegete[7], talmudist[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Solomon ben Simon Duran[11]
- Country of citizenship: Crown of Aragon[12]
- Student: Abraham ha-Kohen Shalal[13], Solomon ben Simon Duran[14]
- Notable work: Tashbets[15]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Simeon ben Zemah Duran[18]
- Family name: Duran[19]
- Given name: Shimon[20]
- Student of: Isaac ben Sheshet[21], Vidal Efrayim Gerondi[22], Jonah de Maistre[23], Shem Tov Falcon[24]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
- Commons Creator page: Simeon ben Zemah Duran[28]
- Name in native language: שמעון בן צמח דוראן[29]
Why It Matters
Simeon ben Zemah Duran has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Simeon ben Zemah Duran born?
Simeon ben Zemah Duran was born in Palma[2].
Where did Simeon ben Zemah Duran die?
Simeon ben Zemah Duran passed away in Algiers[4].
What did Simeon ben Zemah Duran do for work?
Simeon ben Zemah Duran worked as a philosopher[5], rabbi[6], exegete[7], talmudist[8], and physician[9].