Aharon Megged

Israeli writer (1920–2016)
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Summary

Aharon Megged was born on November 2, 1920[1], in Włocławek[2]. He died on March 23, 2016[3], in Tel Aviv[4]. He worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 12, 1920[11], August 8, 1920[12], August 6, 1920[13], August 10, 1920[14]
  • Place of burial: Kinneret Cemetery[15]
  • Spouse: Eda Zoritte[16]
  • Child: Eyal Megged[17]
  • Country of citizenship: Israel[18]
  • Ethnic group: Jewish people[19]
  • Educated at: Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[20]
  • Award received: Israel Prize[21], Bialik Prize[22], Brenner Prize[23], Newman Prize[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Commons category: Aharon Megged[26]
  • Archives at: Gnazim Institute archive[27]
  • Family name: Megged[28]
  • Given name: Aaron[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[30]
  • Birth name: Aharon Grinberg[31]
  • Name in native language: אהרן מגד[32]
  • Start of work period: 1943[33]
  • End of work period: 2016[34]
  • Sibling: Matti Megged[35]
  • Writing language: Hebrew[36]

Why It Matters

Aharon Megged has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Aharon Megged born?

Aharon Megged was born in Włocławek[2].

Where did Aharon Megged die?

Aharon Megged passed away in Tel Aviv[4].

Who was Aharon Megged married to?

Aharon Megged's spouses include Eda Zoritte[16].

What did Aharon Megged do for work?

Aharon Megged worked as a writer[5], playwright[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and opinion journalist[9].

Where did Aharon Megged go to school?

Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[20].

What awards did Aharon Megged receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[21], Bialik Prize[22], Brenner Prize[23], and Newman Prize[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . infocenters.co.il. infocenters.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . Kressel's Cyclopedia of Modern Hebrew Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [13] ↑ . Encyclopedia of the Founders and Builders of Israel. wikidata.org.
  25. [14] ↑ . Leksikon Ofek le-sifrut yeladim. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8w ago · ערן · 2026-08-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish virtual library id → aharon-megged, megged-aharon
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Aaron
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