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Simon I

b. 350 BC

High priest of the temple of Jerusalem

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About Simon I

Born 350 BC. Simon I was an Egyptian kohen.

Simon I, son of Onias I, (310–291 or 300–270 BCE) was High Priest in the Temple in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.

Some writers identify him with Simeon the Just: the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906) names Fränkel and Grätz as examples.

Patrilineal ancestry

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Important facts

Born

350 BC

Birth century

4th century BC

Occupation

Kohen

Nationality

Ptolemaic Kingdom

Positions held

High Priest of Israel

Frequently asked questions

Who was Simon I?

High priest of the temple of Jerusalem

When was Simon I born?

Simon I was born in 350 BC.

What was Simon I's occupation?

Simon I was a kohen.

What nationality was Simon I?

Simon I was Egyptian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simon I

· Wikidata: Q2683160

· DBpedia: Simon I (High Priest)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon I. https://biography.guide/simon-i/

MLA: "Simon I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simon-i/.

Chicago: "Simon I." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/simon-i/.

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