Mordechai Gur

Israeli politician (1930-1995)
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Mordechai Gur

Summary

Mordechai Gur is a human[1]. Born in Jerusalem[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1930[3]. He passed away in Tel Aviv[4]. He died on July 16, 1995[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mordechai Gur's place of birth was Jerusalem[2].
  • Mordechai Gur died in Tel Aviv[4].
  • Mordechai Gur was born on May 6, 1930[3].
  • Mordechai Gur died on July 16, 1995[5].
  • Burial took place at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery[10].
  • Mordechai Gur held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Mordechai Gur worked as a politician[6].
  • Mordechai Gur's professions included writer[7].
  • Mordechai Gur worked as a military officer[8].
  • Mordechai Gur held the position of Minister of Health[12].
  • Mordechai Gur held the position of Minister without portfolio[13].
  • Mordechai Gur held the position of Deputy Minister of Defense[14].
  • Mordechai Gur held the position of Knesset member[15].
  • Mordechai Gur held the position of Chief of the General Staff[16].
  • Mordechai Gur held the position of Knesset member[17].
  • Mordechai Gur's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Mordechai Gur's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19].
  • Mordechai Gur received the Medal of Courage[20].
  • Mordechai Gur is recorded as male[21].
  • Mordechai Gur's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Mordechai Gur was affiliated with the Israeli Labor Party[23].
  • Mordechai Gur's military branch is recorded as Israel Defense Forces[24].
  • Mordechai Gur's Commons category is recorded as Mordechai Gur[25].
  • Mordechai Gur's military, police or special rank is recorded as rav aluf[26].
  • The cause of death was cancer[27].

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Origins and Family

Mordechai Gur's place of birth was Jerusalem[2]. He was born on May 6, 1930[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19], a university[32], in Israel[33], founded in 1918[34], headquartered in Jerusalem[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and military officer[8]. Positions held include Minister of Health[12], a position[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1948[38]; Minister without portfolio[13]; Deputy Minister of Defense[14], a position[39], in Israel[40]; Knesset member[15], a position[41], in Israel[42], founded in 1949[43]; and Chief of the General Staff[16], a position[44], in Israel[45], founded in 1947[46].

Recognition

Mordechai Gur received the Medal of Courage[20].

Personal Life

Mordechai Gur was affiliated with the Israeli Labor Party[23].

Death and Burial

Mordechai Gur died on July 16, 1995[5]. He passed away in Tel Aviv[4]. The cause of death was cancer[27]. Burial took place at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Mordechai Gur ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Mordechai Gur born?

Mordechai Gur was born in Jerusalem[2].

Where did Mordechai Gur die?

Mordechai Gur passed away in Tel Aviv[4].

What did Mordechai Gur do for work?

Mordechai Gur worked as politician[6], writer[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Mordechai Gur go to school?

Mordechai Gur was educated at Harvard University[18] and Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19].

What awards did Mordechai Gur receive?

Honors received include Medal of Courage[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, writer, military officer
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    Place of burial Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery
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    Given name Mordechai
    Manner of death suicide
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