Rachel Katznelson-Shazar

First Lady of Israel (1885–1975)
Person human Q2790086
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Rachel Katznelson-Shazar

Summary

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Babruysk[2]. She was born on October 24, 1885[3]. She passed away in Israel[4]. She died on August 11, 1975[5]. She worked as a writer[6], essayist[7], educator[8], and activist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Babruysk[2], Rachel Katznelson-Shazar…
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar died in Israel[4].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar was born on October 24, 1885[3].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar died on August 11, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Herzl[11].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's father was Nisan Katzenelson[12].
  • Among Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's spouses was Zalman Shazar[13].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar held citizenship in Palestine[14].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar worked as a writer[6].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar worked as an essayist[7].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's professions included educator[8].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar worked as an activist[9].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's field of work was essay[15].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[16].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar received the Israel Prize[17].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar received the Brenner Prize[18].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar received the Yakir Yerushalayim[19].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar is recorded as female[20].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar was affiliated with the Mapai[22].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's Commons category is recorded as Rachel Katznelson-Shazar[23].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's archives at is recorded as Gnazim Institute archive[24].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's family name is recorded as Katzenelson[25].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's family name is recorded as Rubashov[26].
  • Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's given name is recorded as Rachel[27].

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Origins and Family

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's place of birth was Babruysk[2]. She was born on October 24, 1885[3]. Her father was Nisan Katzenelson[12].

Education

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], essayist[7], educator[8], and activist[9]. Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's field of work was essay[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[17], an award[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1953[30]; Brenner Prize[18], a literary award[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1945[33]; and Yakir Yerushalayim[19], an award[34], in Israel[35], founded in 1967[36].

Personal Life

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar was married to Zalman Shazar[13]. She was affiliated with the Mapai[22].

Death and Burial

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar died on August 11, 1975[5]. She died in Israel[4]. Burial took place at Mount Herzl[11].

Why It Matters

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Rachel Katznelson-Shazar born?

Born in Babruysk[2], Rachel Katznelson-Shazar…

Where did Rachel Katznelson-Shazar die?

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar passed away in Israel[4].

Who were Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's parents?

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's father was Nisan Katzenelson[12].

Who was Rachel Katznelson-Shazar married to?

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar's spouses include Zalman Shazar[13].

What did Rachel Katznelson-Shazar do for work?

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar worked as writer[6], essayist[7], educator[8], and activist[9].

Where did Rachel Katznelson-Shazar go to school?

Rachel Katznelson-Shazar was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[16].

What awards did Rachel Katznelson-Shazar receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[17], Brenner Prize[18], and Yakir Yerushalayim[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Israel Prize. Retrieved . cms.education.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . infocenters.co.il. infocenters.co.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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