Simon bar Kokhba
Jewish leader
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Summary
Simon bar Kokhba was born on 50[1]. He died on January 1, 135[2], in Betar[3]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,003 views/month, #6,660 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Sex or gender: male[5]
- Commons category: Simon bar Kokhba[6]
- Relative: Eleazar of Modi'im[7]
- Manner of death: death in battle[8]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[9], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[10], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[11], Pauly–Wissowa[12], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[13], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[14], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[15]
- Participant in: Bar Kokhba revolt[16]
- Name in native language: שמעון בר כוכבא[17]
- Subject has role: Messiah in Judaism[18]
- Military unit: Bar Kokhba army[19]
- P14536: 367864[20]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Simon bar Kokhba include Bar Kokhba revolt[21], a rebellion[22].
Why It Matters
Simon bar Kokhba has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 96 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for him include Bar Kokhba revolt[21], a rebellion[22].
FAQs
Where did Simon bar Kokhba die?
Simon bar Kokhba passed away in Betar[3].