Historical FigurePortuguese1604 – 1657
Manasseh ben Israel
17th-century Jewish theologian, printer, and advocate for Jewish readmission to England
Biography
A Portuguese-Jewish theologian and printer who lived in Amsterdam during the 17th century. He was instrumental in petitioning for the readmission of Jews to England and authored numerous religious and philosophical works.
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Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Portuguese
Born
1604
Died
1657
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Manasseh
Hebrew origin
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