☕ The cantankerous Torah giant of Barcelona was involved in all of his day's affairs, walking a middle path that was informed by, but also wary of, Rambam's complex philosophical legacy.
What you neglect to mention is the Rashba's overarching influence on future generations. The Bais Yosef considered his responsa to be very authoritative and quotes them extensively - probably more so than any other source. Also, his novellae on the Talmud are written extremely clearly - much more so than most other Rishonim - and are therefore the number one go-to for any Talmudic student (after, of course, the French commentaries of Rashi and Tosfos).
He is likely in the list of the most influential Rishonim of all time.
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What you neglect to mention is the Rashba's overarching influence on future generations. The Bais Yosef considered his responsa to be very authoritative and quotes them extensively - probably more so than any other source. Also, his novellae on the Talmud are written extremely clearly - much more so than most other Rishonim - and are therefore the number one go-to for any Talmudic student (after, of course, the French commentaries of Rashi and Tosfos).
He is likely in the list of the most influential Rishonim of all time.