Leni Yahil

German historian of modern age and historian (1912–2007)
Person human Q1817726
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Leni Yahil

Summary

Leni Yahil is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Düsseldorf[2]. She was born on January 1, 1912[3]. She died in Jerusalem[4]. She died on January 1, 2007[5]. She worked as a historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Düsseldorf[2], Leni Yahil…
  • Leni Yahil passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Leni Yahil was born on January 1, 1912[3].
  • Leni Yahil was born on January 27, 1912[10].
  • Leni Yahil died on January 1, 2007[5].
  • Leni Yahil died on December 26, 2007[11].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[12].
  • Leni Yahil's father was Ernst Westphal[13].
  • Leni Yahil's mother was Helene Simon[14].
  • Among Leni Yahil's spouses was Chaim Yahil[15].
  • A child of Leni Yahil was Amos Yahil[16].
  • Leni Yahil held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Leni Yahil held citizenship in Israel[18].
  • Leni Yahil worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Leni Yahil's professions included historian[7].
  • Leni Yahil worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Leni Yahil was employed by University of Haifa[19].
  • Leni Yahil is recorded as female[20].
  • Leni Yahil's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Leni Yahil's given name is recorded as Leni[22].
  • Leni Yahil's work location is recorded as Haifa[23].
  • Leni Yahil's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Leni Yahil's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Helene Westphal'}[25].
  • Leni Yahil's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Leni Yahil'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Leni Yahil's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1912[3] and January 27, 1912[10]. Her father was Ernst Westphal[13]. Her mother was Helene Simon[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Leni Yahil's employers was University of Haifa[19].

Personal Life

Among Leni Yahil's spouses was Chaim Yahil[15]. A child of her was Amos Yahil[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 2007[5] and December 26, 2007[11]. Leni Yahil died in Jerusalem[4]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[12].

Why It Matters

Leni Yahil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Leni Yahil born?

Leni Yahil was born in Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Leni Yahil die?

Leni Yahil died in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Leni Yahil's parents?

Leni Yahil's father was Ernst Westphal[13]. Leni Yahil's mother was Helene Simon[14].

Who was Leni Yahil married to?

Leni Yahil's spouses include Chaim Yahil[15].

What did Leni Yahil do for work?

Leni Yahil worked as historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . mendelssohn-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . mendelssohn-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Israel State Archives. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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