Saeb Erekat

Palestinian diplomat (1955–2020)
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Saeb Erekat

Summary

Saeb Erekat is a human[1]. Born in Abu Dis[2], he… he was born on April 28, 1955[3]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He died on November 10, 2020[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Abu Dis[2], Saeb Erekat…
  • Saeb Erekat died in Jerusalem[4].
  • Saeb Erekat was born on April 28, 1955[3].
  • Saeb Erekat died on November 10, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Jericho[9].
  • A child of Saeb Erekat was Dalal Erekat[10].
  • Saeb Erekat held citizenship in Palestine[11].
  • Saeb Erekat held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Arabic was Saeb Erekat's native language[13].
  • Saeb Erekat's professions included politician[6].
  • Saeb Erekat's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Saeb Erekat held the position of Minister of Local Government[14].
  • Saeb Erekat held the position of Minister of Negotiations Affairs[15].
  • Saeb Erekat held the position of Minister of Information Palestine[16].
  • Saeb Erekat held the position of Head of Negotiations Affairs Department[17].
  • Saeb Erekat held the position of Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization[18].
  • Among Saeb Erekat's employers was An-Najah National University[19].
  • Saeb Erekat was employed by Al-Quds[20].
  • Saeb Erekat was employed by Palestinian National Authority[21].
  • Among Saeb Erekat's employers was PLO Negotiations Affairs Department[22].
  • Saeb Erekat was educated at San Francisco State University[23].
  • Saeb Erekat's education included a stint at University of Bradford[24].
  • Saeb Erekat received the Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine)[25].
  • Saeb Erekat's religion is recorded as Islam[26].
  • Saeb Erekat is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Abu Dis[2], Saeb Erekat… he was born on April 28, 1955[3]. Arabic was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at San Francisco State University[23], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1899[30] and University of Bradford[24], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1966[33], headquartered in Bradford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Employers include An-Najah National University[19], a primary school[35], in Palestine[36], founded in 1977[37]; Al-Quds[20], a daily newspaper[38], founded in 1951[39], headquartered in Jerusalem[40]; Palestinian National Authority[21], a provisional government[41], in Palestine[42], founded in 1994[43], headquartered in Ramallah[44]; and PLO Negotiations Affairs Department[22], a government agency[45], in Palestine[46], founded in 1994[47], headquartered in Gaza City[48]. Positions held include Minister of Local Government[14], Minister of Negotiations Affairs[15], Minister of Information Palestine[16], Head of Negotiations Affairs Department[17], and Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization[18].

Recognition

Saeb Erekat received the Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine)[25].

Personal Life

A child of Saeb Erekat was Dalal Erekat[10]. His religion is recorded as Islam[26]. He was affiliated with the Fatah[49].

Death and Burial

Saeb Erekat died on November 10, 2020[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. The cause of death was COVID-19[50]. He is buried at Jericho[9].

Why It Matters

Saeb Erekat ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Saeb Erekat born?

Saeb Erekat's place of birth was Abu Dis[2].

Where did Saeb Erekat die?

Saeb Erekat died in Jerusalem[4].

What did Saeb Erekat do for work?

Saeb Erekat worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Saeb Erekat go to school?

Saeb Erekat was educated at San Francisco State University[23] and University of Bradford[24].

What awards did Saeb Erekat receive?

Honors received include Order of the Star of Honour (Palestine)[25].

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  26. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . alarabiya.net. Retrieved . alarabiya.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat
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  2. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Jericho
    Educated at
    Writing language Arabic, English
    Given name Saeb
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