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Jacob Canizal

Author of notes on Rashi's commentary to the Pentateuch

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About Jacob Canizal

Jacob Canizal was a scholar.

Jacob Canizal (; ) was the author of notes on Rashi's commentary to the Pentateuch, which were published in Perushim le-Rashi (Constantinople, 1525).

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Important facts

Born
Spain
Died
Fez
Occupation
Nationality
Wattasid dynasty
Also known as
Jacob Kanizal, Yakov Kanizal, Yaʻaqob Cañizal, Yaʻaḳov Ḳanizal

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Canizal?

author of notes on Rashi's commentary to the Pentateuch

When was Jacob Canizal born?

Jacob Canizal was born in Spain.

When did Jacob Canizal die?

Jacob Canizal died in Fez.

What was Jacob Canizal's occupation?

Jacob Canizal was a scholar.

What nationality was Jacob Canizal?

Jacob Canizal's recorded nationality: Wattasid dynasty.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Canizal

· Wikidata: Q111284222

· DBpedia: Jacob Canizal

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Chicago: "Jacob Canizal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jacob-canizal/.

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