Radhanite

Definitions

One of a group of early medieval Jewish merchants forming a vast trade network across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and eastwards to China.

historical

Equivalents

Examples

“Here he fell in with the servant of a Radhanite, one of the Jewish merchants who travelled, carrying others' goods and letters and money and a certain amount of political intrigue when it suited them.”

“Inside the Radhanite's tent, Niccolò sat with the Captain Commander and the Viscount.”

“At the end⟳ of the summer, Simon the Radhanite paid another surprise⟳ visit⟳ to Fernshanz.”

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