Fränkel, Hirsch

From Jewish Encyclopedia (1906)

Fränkel, Hirsch:

Chief rabbi in the margravate of Ausbach, with residence at Schwabach, 1709-13; died in prison 1723. He was a brother of Elkan Fränkel , and was accused with him of possessing blasphemous and superstitious books. After a searching investigation, and in accordance with the judgment of the University of Altorf, he was sentenced to imprisonment for life.

Bibliography;
  • Hänle, Gesch. der Juden im Ehemaligen Fürstenthum Ansbach, Ansbach, 1867.
D. A. Fe.

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