Ben Helfgott
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Summary
Ben Helfgott was born on November 22, 1929[1], in Piotrków Trybunalski[2]. He died on June 16, 2023[3], in London[4]. He worked as a weightlifter[5], athlete[6], businessperson[7], Olympic competitor[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (222 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Pabianice[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1929[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 2023[13]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[14], United Kingdom[15]
- Field of work: entrepreneurship[16], weightlifting[17], Olympic sport[18], local politics[19], Jewish identity[20]
- Educated at: Plaistow County Grammar School[21]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[22], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[23], Member of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[24], Member of the Order of the British Empire[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Ben Helfgott[27]
- Sport: weightlifting[28]
- Family name: Helfgott[29]
- Given name: Ben[30]
- Participant in: 1956 Summer Olympics[31], Maccabiah Games[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], Polish[34]
- Name in native language: Ben Helfgott[35]
- Number of children: 3[36]
- Height: 165 cm[37]
- Place of detention: Theresienstadt concentration camp[38], Buchenwald concentration camp[39]
- P14974: 49513[40]
Why It Matters
Ben Helfgott has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Ben Helfgott born?
Ben Helfgott's place of birth was Piotrków Trybunalski[2].
Where did Ben Helfgott die?
Ben Helfgott died in London[4].
What did Ben Helfgott do for work?
Ben Helfgott worked as a weightlifter[5], athlete[6], businessperson[7], Olympic competitor[8], and entrepreneur[9].
Where did Ben Helfgott go to school?
Ben Helfgott was educated at Plaistow County Grammar School[21].
What awards did Ben Helfgott receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[22], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[23], Member of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[24], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[25].