Benjamin Elon

Israeli rabbi and politician (1954-2017)
Person human Q2904001
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Benjamin Elon

Summary

Benjamin Elon is a human[1]. He was born in Jerusalem[2]. He was born on November 10, 1954[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on May 5, 2017[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and rabbi[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Elon was born in Jerusalem[2].
  • Benjamin Elon died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Benjamin Elon was born on November 10, 1954[3].
  • Benjamin Elon died on May 5, 2017[5].
  • Benjamin Elon is buried at Har HaMenuchot[9].
  • Benjamin Elon's father was Menachem Elon[10].
  • Among Benjamin Elon's spouses was Emuna Elon[11].
  • A child of Benjamin Elon was Ori Elon[12].
  • Benjamin Elon held citizenship in Israel[13].
  • Benjamin Elon's professions included politician[6].
  • Benjamin Elon worked as a rabbi[7].
  • Benjamin Elon held the position of Knesset member[14].
  • Benjamin Elon held the position of Minister of Tourism[15].
  • Benjamin Elon held the position of Minister of Tourism[16].
  • Benjamin Elon was educated at Mercaz HaRav Kook[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Benjamin Elon is Israel Allies Foundation[18].
  • Benjamin Elon was a member of Knesset Christian Allies Caucus[19].
  • Benjamin Elon's religion is recorded as Judaism[20].
  • Benjamin Elon is recorded as male[21].
  • Benjamin Elon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Benjamin Elon's family is recorded as Q6551135[23].
  • Benjamin Elon was affiliated with the Moledet[24].
  • Benjamin Elon was affiliated with the National Union[25].
  • Benjamin Elon was affiliated with the The Jewish Home[26].
  • Benjamin Elon's military branch is recorded as Artillery Corps[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jerusalem[2], Benjamin Elon… he was born on November 10, 1954[3]. His father was Menachem Elon[10].

Education

Benjamin Elon's education included a stint at Mercaz HaRav Kook[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and rabbi[7]. Positions held include Knesset member[14], a position[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1949[30] and Minister of Tourism[15], a position[31], in Israel[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Benjamin Elon is Israel Allies Foundation[18].

Personal Life

Benjamin Elon was married to Emuna Elon[11]. A child of him was Ori Elon[12]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[20]. Political affiliations include Moledet[24], a political party[33], in Israel[34], founded in 1988[35]; National Union[25], a political party[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1999[38], headquartered in Jerusalem[39]; and The Jewish Home[26], a political party[40], in Israel[41], founded in 2008[42], headquartered in Jerusalem[43].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Elon died on May 5, 2017[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. The cause of death was cancer[44]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[9].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Elon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Elon born?

Benjamin Elon's place of birth was Jerusalem[2].

Where did Benjamin Elon die?

Benjamin Elon died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Benjamin Elon's parents?

Benjamin Elon's father was Menachem Elon[10].

Who was Benjamin Elon married to?

Benjamin Elon's spouses include Emuna Elon[11].

What did Benjamin Elon do for work?

Benjamin Elon worked as politician[6] and rabbi[7].

Where did Benjamin Elon go to school?

Benjamin Elon was educated at Mercaz HaRav Kook[17].

References

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  1. [2] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [44] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Times of Israel. Retrieved . timesofisrael.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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