Rabbi Meir

R. Meir was a second century scholar whose teachings are quoted frequently in the Mishnah and throughout rabbinic literature. He studied under Elisha b. Abuya, R. Yishmael, and R. Akiva. He later became the head of the court in Usha, until he quarreled with R. Shimon ben Gamliel. At that point, he left the land of Israel altogether. He was also known to have experienced many miracles.