About Israel ben Hayyim
Lived 1780 – 1849 (aged 68–69). Israel ben Hayyim was a Turkish writer.
Israel Behor Haim was a Serbian Jewish author and translator.
Biography Israel Behor Haim was born in Belgrade, Serbia, the eldest son of Haim de David. In 1813, he left his homeland due to the invasion of the Dahjas and relocated to Vienna. There he undertook the task of editing Ladino translations of the Bible, daily prayers, other ritual works, and school textbooks.
Around 1838, Haim returned to Belgrade and dedicated himself to the realm of Jewish literature, especially in Ladino. Regrettably, a many of his stories and poems were lost in 1866.
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Who was Israel ben Hayyim?
Serbian Jewish writer
When was Israel ben Hayyim born?
Israel ben Hayyim was born in 1780 in Belgrade.
When did Israel ben Hayyim die?
Israel ben Hayyim died in 1849 in Vienna.
What was Israel ben Hayyim's occupation?
Israel ben Hayyim was a writer.
What nationality was Israel ben Hayyim?
Israel ben Hayyim was Turkish.
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