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Zalman Shazar was a 3rd President of Israel. Born on 22 December 1889 in Mir, Shazar died on 5 October 1974 in Jerusalem at the age of 84.
Positions held include Knesset member (1949–1951), Knesset member (1951–1955) and Knesset member (1955–1956). Shazar studied at University of Strasbourg. Honours include Bialik Prize, honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University and honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 43 languages, Zalman Shazar is No. 23,906 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 December 1889, Mir
- Died
- 5 October 1974, Jerusalem (aged 84)
- Country
- Israel
- Known as
- Politician, journalist, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Mapai, Workers of Zion
- Education
- University of Strasbourg
- Languages
- Yiddish, Hebrew, English, Russian
- Wikipedia editions
- 43
Did you know
60
Was 60 when first knesset member (1949).
84
Lived to 84.
22 Dec
Shares a birthday with Basshunter and Giacomo Puccini.
43
Has a Wikipedia article in 43 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1949–1951Knesset member
- 1951–1955Knesset member
- 1955–1956Knesset member
- 1963–1973President of Israel
Connections
Zalman Shazar
- SpouseRachel Katznelson-Shazar
- SiblingAvraham Rubashov
Honours and works
Awards
- Bialik Prize1966
- Honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University
- Honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Honorary citizen of Jerusalem
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