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R. Yaakov b. Asher

Name	R. Yaakov b. Asher, Baal HaTurim, Tur ר' יעקב בן אשר, בעל הטורים
Dates	1269–1343
Location	Germany / Spain
Works	Arbaah Turim, Commentary on Torah
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Influenced by	Ramban, Rosh
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