Ephraim Katzir
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Summary
Ephraim Katzir was born on May 3, 1916[1], in Kyiv[2]. He died on May 30, 2009[3], in Rehovot[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], and biophysicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,388 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rehovot[10]
- Spouse: Nina Katzir[11]
- Child: Meir Katchalski[12]
- Country of citizenship: Israel[13]
- Field of work: biophysics[14], biology[15], politics[16]
- Position held: President of Israel[17]
- Employer: Tel Aviv University[18]
- Educated at: Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19], Harvard University[20], Columbia University[21], New York University Tandon School of Engineering[22], Gymnasia Rehavia[23]
- Doctoral advisor: Max Frankel[24]
- Award received: Israel Prize[25], Japan Prize[26], Rothschild Prize[27], Tchernichowsky Prize[28], Sir Hans Krebs Medal[29], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[30], honorary citizen of Jerusalem[31], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[32]
- Member of: Royal Society[33], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[34], French Academy of Sciences[35], National Academy of Sciences[36], Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[37], Romanian Academy[38], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[39], American Philosophical Society[40]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Member of political party: Israeli Labor Party[43]
- Commons category: Ephraim Katzir[44]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[45]
- Family name: Katzir[46]
- Given name: Ephraim[47]
- Work location: Weizmann Institute of Science[48]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[50]
- Birth name: Эфраимъ Юдель-Гершевичъ Качальскій[51]
- Name in native language: אפרים קציר[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ephraim Katzir include Ephraim Katzir Prize[53], a science award[54], in Israel[55], founded in 2014[56].
Why It Matters
Ephraim Katzir has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Ephraim Katzir Prize[53], a science award[54], in Israel[55], founded in 2014[56].
FAQs
Where was Ephraim Katzir born?
Ephraim Katzir was born in Kyiv[2].
Where did Ephraim Katzir die?
Ephraim Katzir died in Rehovot[4].
Who was Ephraim Katzir married to?
Ephraim Katzir's spouses include Nina Katzir[11].
What did Ephraim Katzir do for work?
Ephraim Katzir worked as a biologist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], and biophysicist[8].
Where did Ephraim Katzir go to school?
Ephraim Katzir was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19], Harvard University[20], Columbia University[21], and New York University Tandon School of Engineering[22].
What awards did Ephraim Katzir receive?
Honors received include Israel Prize[25], Japan Prize[26], Rothschild Prize[27], and Tchernichowsky Prize[28].