Simon bar Giora
leader of one of the major Judean rebel factions during the First Jewish–Roman War
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Summary
Simon bar Giora was born on January 1, 100[1], in Gerasa[2]. He died in 71[3] in Rome[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5].
Key Facts
- Ethnic group: Hebrews[6]
- Sex or gender: male[7]
- Residence: Judaea[8]
- Given name: Simon[9]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[10]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[11], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[12], Pauly–Wissowa[13]
- Participant in: First Jewish-Roman War[14]
FAQs
Where was Simon bar Giora born?
Simon bar Giora's place of birth was Gerasa[2].
Where did Simon bar Giora die?
Simon bar Giora passed away in Rome[4].
What did Simon bar Giora do for work?
Simon bar Giora worked as a military personnel[5].