Ben-Zion Shilo

Israeli geneticist
Person human Q18126335
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Ben-Zion Shilo

Summary

Ben-Zion Shilo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Jerusalem[2]. He was born on November 25, 1951[3]. He died on April 14, 2025[4]. He worked as a geneticist[5], researcher[6], and film producer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ben-Zion Shilo's place of birth was Jerusalem[2].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo was born on November 25, 1951[3].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo died on April 14, 2025[4].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo held citizenship in Israel[9].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo worked as a geneticist[5].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo worked as a researcher[6].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo worked as a film producer[7].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's field of work was genetics[10].
  • Among Ben-Zion Shilo's employers was Weizmann Institute of Science[11].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[12].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo received the Michael Bruno Memorial Award[13].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo received the The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[14].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo is recorded as male[15].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's Commons category is recorded as Ben-Zion Shilo[17].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's family name is recorded as Shilo[18].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's given name is recorded as Ben-Zion[19].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's work location is recorded as Weizmann Institute of Science[20].
  • Ben-Zion Shilo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[21].

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Origins and Family

Ben-Zion Shilo's place of birth was Jerusalem[2]. He was born on November 25, 1951[3].

Education

Ben-Zion Shilo was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[5], researcher[6], and film producer[7]. Ben-Zion Shilo's field of work was genetics[10]. He was employed by Weizmann Institute of Science[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Michael Bruno Memorial Award[13], an award[22], in Israel[23], founded in 1999[24] and The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[14], a science award[25], in Israel[26], founded in 2002[27].

Death and Burial

Ben-Zion Shilo died on April 14, 2025[4].

Why It Matters

Ben-Zion Shilo is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Ben-Zion Shilo born?

Ben-Zion Shilo was born in Jerusalem[2].

What did Ben-Zion Shilo do for work?

Ben-Zion Shilo worked as geneticist[5], researcher[6], and film producer[7].

Where did Ben-Zion Shilo go to school?

Ben-Zion Shilo was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[12].

What awards did Ben-Zion Shilo receive?

Honors received include Michael Bruno Memorial Award[13] and The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[14].

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  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987009748354605171, 987007268020505171
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → geneticist, researcher, film producer
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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Jerusalem
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