Benjamin of Tudela

Benjamin of Tudela, also known as Benjamin ben Jonah, was a medieval Tudelano Jewish traveler who visited Europe, Asia, and Africa in the twelfth century. His vivid descriptions of western Asia preceded those of Marco Polo by a hundred years.

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Who was born first?

• Benjamin of Tudela and Akka Mahadevi were born the same year
• Benjamin of Tudela was born 18 years before Qiu Chuji
• Benjamin of Tudela was born 34 years before Sverker II of Sweden
• Benjamin of Tudela was born 48 years before Yaqut al-Hamawi
• Benjamin of Tudela was born 52 years before Giovanni da Pian del Carpine

Timeline

1. Akka Mahadevicirca 1130s – 12th century
2. Benjamin of Tudela (this page)1130 – circa 1174
3. Qiu ChujiFebruary 10, 1148 – July 30, 1227
4. Sverker II of Sweden1164 – July 17, 1210
5. Yaqut al-Hamawi1178 – August 20, 1229
6. Giovanni da Pian del Carpine1182 – August 1, 1252

Related

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• Christopher Columbus1451 – May 20, 1506
• Marco PoloSeptember 15, 1254 – January 8, 1324
• Ferdinand Magellancirca 1480 – April 27, 1521
• Roald AmundsenJuly 16, 1872 – June 18, 1928
• James CookOctober 27, 1728 – February 14, 1779
• Hernán Cortés1485 – December 2, 1547
• Ibn BattutaFebruary 24, 1304 – circa 1368