R. Yitzchak Karo (Toledot Yitzchak) – Intellectual Profile

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R. Yitzchak Karo (Toledot Yitzchak)
Name
R. Yitzchak b. Yosef Karo
ר' יצחק בן יוסף קארו
Dates15th-early 16th century
LocationToledo, Portugal, Constantinople
WorksToledot Yitzchak, responsa, Talmud commentary
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Life

  • Name – R. Yitzchak b. Yosef Karo
    • Hebrew name – ר' יצחק בן יוסף קארו
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  • Dates – 15th-early 16th century
  • Location – Toledo, Portugal, Constantinople
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