Is the Magen HaElef Sefaradi or Ashkenazi?

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There is a Sefer written by someone named Yaakov Ben Yaakov Moshe called Magen HaElef. Is he Sefaradi or Ashekneazi?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_of_Lissa
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Commented Apr 12, 2012 at 20:33 — Baal Shemot Tovot, Commented Apr 12, 2012 at 20:33

Double AA · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-12 17:10:53Z

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This cover page says that he was from ליסא (modern-day Leszno) which makes him Ashkenazi.

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answered Apr 12, 2012 at 16:41

Gershon Gold

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@Vram It's in Poland. GershonGold feel free to adjust/revert my edits.
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Commented Apr 12, 2012 at 17:11

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