Shimon ben Hillel

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Rabbinical Eras

About Shimon ben Hillel very little is known. He was the son of Hillel the Elder, and when Hillel died, Shimon took over his place as Nasi. It is assumed that Shimon did not live long, and was quickly succeeded by his son, Gamaliel I.

Preceded by
Hillel the Elder
Nasi
9 CE –9 CE
Succeeded by
Gamaliel I