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R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya) – Intellectual Profile

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R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya)

Name	R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya), The Alter Rebbe ר' שניאור זלמן מלאדי, בעל התניא, האדמו"ר הזקן
Dates	1745-1813
Location	Liadi, Russia
Works	Likkutei Amarim (Tanya), Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Likkutei Torah, Torah Or, Maamarei Admor HaZaken
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Influenced by	Maggid of Mezhirech
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  • Hebrew name – ר' שניאור זלמן מלאדי, בעל התניא, האדמו"ר הזקן
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• Location – Liadi, Russia
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• Family – Founded the Schneersohn dynasty of leaders of Chabad Chasidism.
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