Hillel Barzel

Israeli literary theorist (1925–2022)
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Hillel Barzel

Summary

Hillel Barzel is a human[1]. He was born in Safed[2]. He was born on May 9, 1925[3]. He died on February 9, 2022[4]. He worked as a literary theorist[5] and university teacher[6].

Key Facts

  • Hillel Barzel was born in Safed[2].
  • Hillel Barzel was born on May 9, 1925[3].
  • Hillel Barzel died on February 9, 2022[4].
  • Among Hillel Barzel's spouses was Bina Barzel[7].
  • Hillel Barzel held citizenship in Israel[8].
  • Hillel Barzel's professions included literary theorist[5].
  • Hillel Barzel worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Among Hillel Barzel's employers was Bar-Ilan University[9].
  • Among Hillel Barzel's employers was Q6691655[10].
  • Among Hillel Barzel's employers was Indiana University[11].
  • Hillel Barzel was employed by Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality[12].
  • Hillel Barzel was educated at Bar-Ilan University[13].
  • Hillel Barzel's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
  • Hillel Barzel's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[15].
  • Hillel Barzel's doctoral advisor was Baruch Kurzweil[16].
  • Hillel Barzel received the Bialik Prize[17].
  • Hillel Barzel is recorded as male[18].
  • Hillel Barzel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hillel Barzel's Commons category is recorded as Hillel Barzel[20].
  • Hillel Barzel's archives at is recorded as Gnazim Institute archive[21].
  • Hillel Barzel's given name is recorded as Hillel[22].
  • Hillel Barzel's work location is recorded as Ramat Gan[23].
  • Hillel Barzel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Safed[2], Hillel Barzel… he was born on May 9, 1925[3].

Education

Educated at Bar-Ilan University[13], a public research university[25], in Israel[26], founded in 1955[27], headquartered in Ramat Gan[28]; Columbia University[14], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1754[31], headquartered in Manhattan[32]; and Hebrew University of Jerusalem[15], a university[33], in Israel[34], founded in 1918[35], headquartered in Jerusalem[36]. Hillel Barzel's doctoral advisor was Baruch Kurzweil[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary theorist[5] and university teacher[6]. Employers include Bar-Ilan University[9], a public research university[37], in Israel[38], founded in 1955[39], headquartered in Ramat Gan[40]; Q6691655[10], an educational institution[41], in Israel[42]; Indiana University[11], a state university system[43], in United States[44], founded in 1820[45], headquartered in Bloomington[46]; and Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality[12], a municipality[47], in Israel[48].

Recognition

Hillel Barzel received the Bialik Prize[17].

Personal Life

Among Hillel Barzel's spouses was Bina Barzel[7].

Death and Burial

Hillel Barzel died on February 9, 2022[4].

FAQs

Where was Hillel Barzel born?

Hillel Barzel was born in Safed[2].

Who was Hillel Barzel married to?

Hillel Barzel's spouses include Bina Barzel[7].

What did Hillel Barzel do for work?

Hillel Barzel worked as literary theorist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Hillel Barzel go to school?

Hillel Barzel was educated at Bar-Ilan University[13], Columbia University[14], and Hebrew University of Jerusalem[15].

What awards did Hillel Barzel receive?

Honors received include Bialik Prize[17].

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  18. [21] . infocenters.co.il. infocenters.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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