Don Isaac Abarbanel (Spain) philosopher, financier, and scholar. As the Spanish Minister of Finance, he interceded many times on behalf of his fellow Jews. In an effort to stop the expulsion order of Ferdinand, he offered him 30,000 gold ducats. Unfortunately, he was foiled by Torquemada and he followed them into exile in 1492. Fluent in many languages, he also held important positions in both Venice and Naples. His biblical commentaries cover the major and minor Prophets.