Astruc family
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The Astruc family are a Sephardic Jewish family from Avignon, France. The family has produced several Rabbis, physicians, journalists, and Talmudists who have been prominent throughout France. The founder of the modern family is Israel bar Joshua Astruc who in 1666 moved his family to Bordeaux, France, where they reside today.[1][2]
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Astruc family משפחת אסטרוק | |
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Country | Kingdom of France |
Etymology | Astruc was a common name amongst Jews in France, Astruc meaning "happy" in Catalan. |
Place of origin | Avignon, France |
Founded | 1660; 364 years ago (1660) |
Founder | Israel bar Joshua Astruc |
Members | Israel bar Joshua Astruc Gabriel Astruc |
Traditions | Jewish (Sefard) |
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