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R. Nissim Gerondi (Ran)

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Ran

Name	R. Nissim b. Reuven, Ran ר' ניסים בן ראובן, ר"ן
Dates	1320–1376
Location	Spain
Works	Commentary on Rif, Talmud, Commentary on Sefer Bereshit, Derashot HaRan
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Impacted on	Rivash, R. Chasdai Crescas

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