Simon Eppenstein

Rabbi, Judaic scholar. born:1864-08-27, died:1920-11-20
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Summary

Simon Eppenstein was born on August 27, 1864[1], in Krotoszyn[2]. He died on November 20, 1920[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a rabbi[5], historian[6], and Judaic scholar[7]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 25, 1864[9]
  • Field of work: biblical studies[10], Jewish commentaries on the Bible[11], biblical criticism[12]
  • Educated at: Königliches Wilhelms-Gymnasium Krotoschin[13], Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau[14], Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary[15], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], Leipzig University[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Judaism[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[20]
  • Family name: Eppenstein[21]
  • Given name: Simon[22], Shimon[23]
  • Described by source: Encyclopaedia Hebraica[24], Encyclopaedia Judaica[25], Kressel's Cyclopedia of Modern Hebrew Literature[26], Encyclopaedia of Religious Zionism[27], Jüdisches Lexikon[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29], Hebrew[30]
  • Birth name: שמעון עפפנשטיין[31]
  • Name in native language: שמעון עפפענשטיין[32]
  • Contributed to creative work: History of the Jews[33]

FAQs

Where was Simon Eppenstein born?

Simon Eppenstein was born in Krotoszyn[2].

Where did Simon Eppenstein die?

Simon Eppenstein passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Simon Eppenstein do for work?

Simon Eppenstein worked as a rabbi[5], historian[6], and Judaic scholar[7].

Where did Simon Eppenstein go to school?

Simon Eppenstein was educated at Königliches Wilhelms-Gymnasium Krotoschin[13], Jewish Theological Seminary of Breslau[14], Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary[15], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Biographisches Portal der Rabbiner. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Biographisches Portal der Rabbiner. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Biographisches Portal der Rabbiner. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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