Joseph ben Ephraim Karo
Spanish rabbi and author on Jewish law (1488–1575)
Joseph ben Ephraim Karo was born in 1488 in Toledo and died on March 24, 1575 (Julian calendar) in Safed, aged about 87. Recorded occupations: philosopher, writer, rabbi, Posek, mystic and scholar. Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire. Notable works include “Beit Yosef”, “Kessef Mishneh”, “Maggid Meisharim” and “Shulchan Aruch”.
- Born
- 1488 · Toledo
- Died
- March 24, 1575 (Julian calendar) · Safed
- Age at death
- about 87
- Citizenship
- Ottoman Empire
- Occupations
- philosopher, writer, rabbi, Posek, mystic, scholar
- Notable works
- Beit Yosef, Kessef Mishneh, Maggid Meisharim, Shulchan Aruch
- Wikipedia editions
- 27 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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