David Ben-Gurion
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David Ben-Gurion
Summary
David Ben-Gurion is a human[1]. He was born in Płońsk[2]. He was born on October 16, 1886[3]. He died in Ramat Gan[4]. He died on December 1, 1973[5]. He worked as a politician[6], trade unionist[7], and zionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,095 views/month, #3,888 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Płońsk[2], David Ben-Gurion…
- David Ben-Gurion died in Ramat Gan[4].
- David Ben-Gurion passed away in Jaffa[10].
- David Ben-Gurion was born on October 16, 1886[3].
- David Ben-Gurion died on December 1, 1973[5].
- Burial took place at Midreshet Ben-Gurion[11].
- David Ben-Gurion's father was Avigdor Ben Gurion[12].
- Among David Ben-Gurion's spouses was Paula Ben-Gurion[13].
- A child of David Ben-Gurion was Amos Ben-Gurion[14].
- A child of David Ben-Gurion was Renana Leshem[15].
- A child of David Ben-Gurion was Geula Ben-Eliezer[16].
- David Ben-Gurion held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
- David Ben-Gurion held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[18].
- David Ben-Gurion held citizenship in Mandatory Palestine[19].
- David Ben-Gurion held citizenship in Israel[20].
- David Ben-Gurion's professions included politician[6].
- David Ben-Gurion worked as a trade unionist[7].
- David Ben-Gurion's professions included zionist[8].
- David Ben-Gurion's field of work was politics[21].
- David Ben-Gurion's field of work was Zionism[22].
- David Ben-Gurion held the position of Prime Minister of Israel[23].
- David Ben-Gurion held the position of Prime Minister of Israel[24].
- David Ben-Gurion held the position of Minister of Defense of Israel[25].
- David Ben-Gurion held the position of Minister of Defense of Israel[26].
- David Ben-Gurion held the position of Knesset member[27].
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Origins and Family
David Ben-Gurion was born in Płońsk[2]. He was born on October 16, 1886[3]. His father was Avigdor Ben Gurion[12].
Education
Educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Law[28], University of Warsaw[29], and Istanbul University[30].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], trade unionist[7], and zionist[8]. Fields of work include politics[21] and Zionism[22]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Israel[23], a public office[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1948[33]; Minister of Defense of Israel[25], a position[34], in Israel[35], founded in 1948[36]; Knesset member[27], a position[37], in Israel[38], founded in 1949[39]; general secretary[40], a position[41]; Education Minister of Israel[42], a position[43], in Israel[44]; and Justice Minister of Israel[45], a position[46], in Israel[47], founded in 1948[48].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to David Ben-Gurion is Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel[49]. Things named for him include Ben Gurion Airport[50], an international airport[51], in Israel[52], founded in 1937[53]; David and Pola Ben Gurion graves[54], a protected area[55], in Israel[56]; Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center[57], a research institute[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1987[60], headquartered in Ben-Gurion University of the Negev[61]; Ben-Gurion Day[62], a national day[63], in Israel[64]; Ben-Gurion House in Tel Aviv[65], a museum[66], in Israel[67], founded in 1976[68]; The Ben Gurion Heritage Institute[69], a research institute[70], in Israel[71], founded in 1976[72]; Ben-Gurion Award[73], an award[74], in Israel[75], founded in 2019[76]; and Ben-Gurion Prize[77], an award[78], in Israel[79], founded in 1987[80].
Recognition
Awards received include Bialik Prize[81], honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University[82], and honorary citizen of Jerusalem[83].
Personal Life
Among David Ben-Gurion's spouses was Paula Ben-Gurion[13]. Children include Amos Ben-Gurion[14], Renana Leshem[15], and Geula Ben-Eliezer[16]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[84]. Political affiliations include Mapai[85], Rafi[86], National List[87], Workers of Zion[88], and Labor Unity[89].
Death and Burial
David Ben-Gurion died on December 1, 1973[5]. Recorded place of death include Ramat Gan[4], a city[90], in Israel[91], founded in 1921[92] and Jaffa[10], a city[93], in Mandatory Palestine[94]. The cause of death was stroke[95]. Burial took place at Midreshet Ben-Gurion[11].
Why It Matters
David Ben-Gurion ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,095 views/month, #3,888 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 125 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
Entities named for him include Ben Gurion Airport[50], an international airport[51], in Israel[52], founded in 1937[53]; David and Pola Ben Gurion graves[54], a protected area[55], in Israel[56]; Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center[57], a research institute[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1987[60], headquartered in Ben-Gurion University of the Negev[61]; Ben-Gurion Day[62], a national day[63], in Israel[64]; Ben-Gurion House in Tel Aviv[65], a museum[66], in Israel[67], founded in 1976[68]; and The Ben Gurion Heritage Institute[69], a research institute[70], in Israel[71], founded in 1976[72].
FAQs
Where was David Ben-Gurion born?
David Ben-Gurion was born in Płońsk[2].
Where did David Ben-Gurion die?
David Ben-Gurion died in Ramat Gan[4].
Who were David Ben-Gurion's parents?
David Ben-Gurion's father was Avigdor Ben Gurion[12].
Who was David Ben-Gurion married to?
David Ben-Gurion's spouses include Paula Ben-Gurion[13].
What did David Ben-Gurion do for work?
David Ben-Gurion worked as politician[6], trade unionist[7], and zionist[8].
Where did David Ben-Gurion go to school?
David Ben-Gurion was educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Law[28], University of Warsaw[29], and Istanbul University[30].
What awards did David Ben-Gurion receive?
Honors received include Bialik Prize[81], honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University[82], and honorary citizen of Jerusalem[83].