Jefferson ,ohn Adams and John Q. Adams could speak at least three languages- maybe four. Garfield also knew several languages, but maybe not to speak.
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Many scholars are in the general agreement that Jesus and His disciples spoke in the then common language in Jerusalem - Aramaic.
Thomas Jefferson
Although he lived in Syracuse, he spoke Greek because that part of Italy was colonized by Greeks.
he was 4 when he first spoke!
The disciples of Jesus primarily spoke Aramaic, which was the common language in the region at the time. They likely also knew Hebrew since it was used in religious practices and scriptures, and some might have spoken Greek, the widespread language of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially when interacting with non-Jews. These languages allowed them to connect with a broad range of people, spreading Jesus' teachings across different cultures and communities.