Judah Maccabee
2nd century BCE Jewish priest and leader of Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucids
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Summary
Judah Maccabee was born on 500 BC[1]. He died on 160 BC[2] in Elasa[3]. He worked as a kohen[4], military commander[5], and priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,731 views/month, #6,819 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Modiin[8], Emmaus Nicopolis[9]
- Father: Mattathias[10]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family: Hasmonean dynasty[13]
- Commons category: Judas Maccabeus[14]
- Participated in conflict: Maccabean Revolt[15]
- Given name: Yehudah[16]
- Allegiance: Maccabees[17]
- Manner of death: death in battle[18]
- Floruit: 200 BC[19]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[22], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24], Pauly–Wissowa[25]
- Participant in: Maccabean Revolt[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[27]
- Name in native language: יהודה המכבי[28]
- Sibling: Simon Thassi[29], Jonathan Apphus[30], John Gaddi[31], Eleazar Avaran[32]
Why It Matters
Judah Maccabee has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where did Judah Maccabee die?
Judah Maccabee passed away in Elasa[3].
Who were Judah Maccabee's parents?
Judah Maccabee's father was Mattathias[10].
What did Judah Maccabee do for work?
Judah Maccabee worked as a kohen[4], military commander[5], and priest[6].