Ishtori Haparchi

Ishtori Haparchi (1280–1337) was an explorer, rabbi and translator.

Also recorded as Estori ben Mosheh ha-Parhi; Yitshak ben Mosheh ha-Parhi.

Ishtori Haparchi in brief

Born
1280
Died
1337
Known for
explorer, rabbi, translator, physician, topographer, cartographer and geographer
Place of birth
Provence
Contents

Overview

Born at Provence in 1280, died at Palestine in 1337.

In detail

the recorded working language is Occitan, Catalan and Hebrew.

The field of work recorded is Talmud and Halakha.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Beit She'an and Israel. Residence is recorded at Perpignan and Barcelona.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ishtori Haparchi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q958986: Ishtori Haparchi

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