Judah ben David Hayyuj

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0945 – 1000

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Who was Judah ben David Hayyuj?

Judah ben David Hayyuj was a Jewish linguist. He is regarded as the father of scientific grammar of Hebrew language. He was born in Fez, Morocco, about 945. At an early age he went to Cordoba, where he seems to have remained till his death, which occurred about 1000 CE.

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Born
0945
Also known as
  • Judah ben David Ḥayyuj
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
Died
1000

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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