Gershom ben Judah
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Summary
Gershom ben Judah was born on 961[1] in Metz[2]. He died on 1040[3] in Mainz[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], rabbi[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and talmudist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1028[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[13]
- Field of work: Talmud[14], Halakha[15]
- Student: Yaakov ben Yakar[16], Yitzchak HaLevi[17], Yitzchak ben Yehuda[18], Eliezer ben Isaac ha-Gadol[19], Elijah ben Menahem HaZaken[20]
- Notable work: Rabbenu Gershom’s Edict[21]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Given name: Gershom[24]
- Topic's main category: Q29041670[25]
- Work location: Mainz[26], Germany[27], Ashkenaz[28]
- Student of: Yehuda HaKohen ben Meir[29]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[30], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[31], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34], Hebrew[35]
- Sibling: Machir ben Judah[36]
Why It Matters
Gershom ben Judah has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Gershom ben Judah born?
Gershom ben Judah's place of birth was Metz[2].
Where did Gershom ben Judah die?
Gershom ben Judah died in Mainz[4].
What did Gershom ben Judah do for work?
Gershom ben Judah worked as a philosopher[5], rabbi[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and talmudist[9].