Hai Gaon (jan 1, 939 – jan 1, 1038)
Description:
Hai Gaon was the son of Sherira Gaon and the last great Gaon of Pumbedita. He was born in 939 CE and died on March 28, 1038 CE. After his father’s death in 1006, he became Gaon of Pumbedita.His death in 1038 CE is often used as the end of the Geonic age and the beginning of the period of the Rishonim.
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Date:
jan 1, 939
jan 1, 1038
~ 99 years