Raphael Eitan

Israeli military and politician (1929-2004)
Person human Q365524
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Raphael Eitan

Summary

Raphael Eitan is a human[1]. He was born in Tel Adashim[2]. He was born on January 11, 1929[3]. He died in Port of Ashdod[4]. He died on November 23, 2004[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Raphael Eitan's place of birth was Tel Adashim[2].
  • Raphael Eitan died in Port of Ashdod[4].
  • Raphael Eitan was born on January 11, 1929[3].
  • Raphael Eitan died on November 23, 2004[5].
  • Raphael Eitan is buried at Tel Adashim[10].
  • Raphael Eitan held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Raphael Eitan's professions included politician[6].
  • Raphael Eitan's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Raphael Eitan's professions included military officer[8].
  • Raphael Eitan held the position of Chief of the General Staff[12].
  • Raphael Eitan held the position of Knesset member[13].
  • Raphael Eitan held the position of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development[14].
  • Raphael Eitan held the position of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development[15].
  • Raphael Eitan held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Israel[16].
  • Raphael Eitan held the position of Knesset member[17].
  • Raphael Eitan received the Medal of Courage[18].
  • Raphael Eitan is recorded as male[19].
  • Raphael Eitan's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Raphael Eitan was affiliated with the Tzomet[21].
  • Raphael Eitan's military branch is recorded as Israel Defense Forces[22].
  • Raphael Eitan's Commons category is recorded as Rafael Eitan[23].
  • Raphael Eitan's military, police or special rank is recorded as rav aluf[24].
  • The cause of death was drowning[25].
  • Raphael Eitan was part of the conflict 1948 Palestine war[26].
  • Raphael Eitan was part of the conflict Suez Crisis[27].

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Origins and Family

Raphael Eitan's place of birth was Tel Adashim[2]. He was born on January 11, 1929[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8]. Positions held include Chief of the General Staff[12], a position[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1947[30]; Knesset member[13], a position[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1949[33]; Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development[14], a position[34], in Israel[35]; and Deputy Prime Minister of Israel[16], a position[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1952[38].

Recognition

Raphael Eitan received the Medal of Courage[18].

Personal Life

Raphael Eitan was affiliated with the Tzomet[21].

Death and Burial

Raphael Eitan died on November 23, 2004[5]. He passed away in Port of Ashdod[4]. The cause of death was drowning[25]. He is buried at Tel Adashim[10].

Why It Matters

Raphael Eitan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Raphael Eitan born?

Born in Tel Adashim[2], Raphael Eitan…

Where did Raphael Eitan die?

Raphael Eitan died in Port of Ashdod[4].

What did Raphael Eitan do for work?

Raphael Eitan worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and military officer[8].

What awards did Raphael Eitan receive?

Honors received include Medal of Courage[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . 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] . main.knesset.gov.il. main.knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 7d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Rafael
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    Place of burial Tel Adashim
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