Hagin Deulacres facts for kids

Hagin fil Deulacres was an important rabbi in 13th-century England. A rabbi is a Jewish religious leader and teacher. Hagin lived in London and held a very special position. He was the last person to be called the "Presbyter Judaeorum" of England. This title meant he was the main leader for the Jewish community in the country.

Hagin was given this important job on May 15, 1281. Queen Eleanor of Provence helped him get the position. Sadly, Jewish people were later forced to leave England in 1290 because of a law called the Edict of Expulsion. Hagin's name is not on the list of people who had to leave. Because of this, historians believe he likely passed away before the expulsion happened.

Hagin's Possible Translations

Hagin fil Deulacres may have also been a translator. A historian named Adolf Neubauer believes Hagin translated some important books.

Translating Ancient Texts

One book Hagin might have translated was Reshit ḥokhma. This means 'The Beginning of Wisdom'. It was an astrological book written by Abraham ibn Ezra. Astrology is the study of how the positions of stars and planets might influence events on Earth. Hagin might have translated this book into French in 1273.

The Image du monde

Hagin may also have translated another book called the Image du monde. This book was written by Gautier de Metz. It was a very popular medieval text that described the world and its knowledge.