Moses ben Jacob Cordovero
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Summary
Moses ben Jacob Cordovero was born on January 1, 1522[1], in Safed[2]. He died on June 27, 1570[3], in Safed[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], rabbi[6], and scholar[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (826 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Safed old cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[10]
- Student: Isaac Luria[11], Hayyim ben Joseph Vital[12]
- Notable work: Or Yakar[13], Pardes Rimonim[14], Tomer Devorah[15]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Given name: Moshe[18]
- Student of: Joseph ben Ephraim Karo[19]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[21]
- Writing language: Hebrew[22]
Why It Matters
Moses ben Jacob Cordovero has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Works attributed to him include Tomer Devorah[25], a literary work[26] and Pardes Rimonim[27], a literary work[28].
FAQs
Where was Moses ben Jacob Cordovero born?
Moses ben Jacob Cordovero was born in Safed[2].
Where did Moses ben Jacob Cordovero die?
Moses ben Jacob Cordovero passed away in Safed[4].
What did Moses ben Jacob Cordovero do for work?
Moses ben Jacob Cordovero worked as a theologian[5], rabbi[6], and scholar[7].