Gilad Shalit

Israeli writer, soldier, and former hostage
Person human Q214821
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Gilad Shalit

Summary

Gilad Shalit is a human[1]. Born in Nahariya[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1986[3]. He worked as a sports columnist[4], journalist[5], investment advisor[6], writer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,065 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gilad Shalit was born in Nahariya[2].
  • Gilad Shalit was born on August 28, 1986[3].
  • Gilad Shalit held citizenship in Israel[10].
  • Gilad Shalit held citizenship in France[11].
  • Gilad Shalit's professions included sports columnist[4].
  • Gilad Shalit's professions included journalist[5].
  • Gilad Shalit worked as an investment advisor[6].
  • Gilad Shalit worked as a writer[7].
  • Gilad Shalit worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Among Gilad Shalit's employers was Israel Discount Bank Ltd.[12].
  • Gilad Shalit was educated at Reichman University[13].
  • Gilad Shalit received the honorary citizen of Paris[14].
  • Gilad Shalit received the honorary citizen of Rome[15].
  • Gilad Shalit received the honorary citizen of Miami[16].
  • Gilad Shalit received the honorary citizen of New Orleans[17].
  • Gilad Shalit received the honorary citizen of Baltimore[18].
  • Gilad Shalit received the honorary citizen of Pittsburgh[19].
  • Gilad Shalit is recorded as male[20].
  • Gilad Shalit's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gilad Shalit's military branch is recorded as Israel Defense Forces[22].
  • Gilad Shalit's Commons category is recorded as Gilad Shalit[23].
  • Gilad Shalit's military, police or special rank is recorded as sergeant major[24].
  • Gilad Shalit's family name is recorded as Shalit[25].
  • Gilad Shalit's given name is recorded as Gilad[26].
  • Gilad Shalit's significant event is recorded as 2006 Gaza cross-border raid[27].

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Origins and Family

Gilad Shalit was born in Nahariya[2]. He was born on August 28, 1986[3].

Education

Gilad Shalit's education included a stint at Reichman University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sports columnist[4], journalist[5], investment advisor[6], writer[7], and military personnel[8]. Gilad Shalit was employed by Israel Discount Bank Ltd.[12].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Paris[14], an award[28], in France[29]; honorary citizen of Rome[15], an award[30], in Italy[31]; honorary citizen of Miami[16], an award[32], in United States[33]; honorary citizen of New Orleans[17], an award[34], in United States[35]; honorary citizen of Baltimore[18], an award[36], in United States[37]; and honorary citizen of Pittsburgh[19], an award[38], in United States[39].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gilad Shalit include he prisoner exchange[40], a prisoner exchange[41].

Why It Matters

Gilad Shalit ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,065 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include he prisoner exchange[40], a prisoner exchange[41].

FAQs

Where was Gilad Shalit born?

Gilad Shalit's place of birth was Nahariya[2].

What did Gilad Shalit do for work?

Gilad Shalit worked as sports columnist[4], journalist[5], investment advisor[6], writer[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Gilad Shalit go to school?

Gilad Shalit was educated at Reichman University[13].

What awards did Gilad Shalit receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Paris[14], honorary citizen of Rome[15], honorary citizen of Miami[16], and honorary citizen of New Orleans[17].

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  9. [6] . ynet.co.il. Retrieved . ynet.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . ynet.co.il. Retrieved . ynet.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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