person · P0283
Rav Natronai bar Hilai רב נטרונאי בר הילאי
Gaon of Sura for eight years and one of the great respondents of the age — hundreds of his responsa survive, including the first written enumeration of the hundred daily blessings. Grandson of Hilai Gaon.
I. Who
- Hebrew
- רב נטרונאי בר הילאי
- Also known as
- Natronai Gaon
- Era
- geonim
- Parents
- Rav Hilai bar Mari
- Children
- Rav Hilai bar Natronai
II. When
- Traditional
- gaon of Sura c. 4613–4621 AM
- Academic
- gaon c. 853–861 CE
- Lifespan (traditional)
- ≈61 years
- Precision
- approximate
III. Where
- Places
- Sura
V. How do we know
| Claim | Evidence | Confidence | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| "After him Mar Rav Natronai the gaon bar Mar Rav Hilai the gaon bar Mar Rav Mari, eight years" — placed c. 853–861 CE in the standard rosters.
The Iggeret gives tenure lengths without absolute anchors for Sura's geonim; CE anchoring follows the Sura Academy roster.
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tradition external | ★★★☆☆ |