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Isaac Abravanel

Type Figure Region Portugal Time 1437–1508 Also known as Isaac Abravanel、Don Isaac Abrabanel、Abravanel、阿布拉瓦内尔

Portuguese–Spanish Jewish scholar and statesman, born in Lisbon in 1437. In the 1470s he served as treasurer and adviser at the court of Afonso V, ex…

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  1. 1471–1480Lisbon · LisbonUnder Afonso V he served as treasurer and privy councillor, taking part in the kingdom's financial and diplomatic decisions while continuing his Talmudic and biblical studies, acting as a bridge between the Jewish community and the Christian court through his learning and practical ability.

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