Shimon Peres
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Shimon Peres
Summary
Shimon Peres is a human[1]. Born in Višnieva[2], he… he passed away in Sheba Medical Center[3]. He worked as a politician[4], writer[5], poet[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,200 views/month, #5,288 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Višnieva[2], Shimon Peres…
- Shimon Peres passed away in Sheba Medical Center[3].
- Shimon Peres is buried at Nation's Great Leaders Graves[9].
- Shimon Peres's father was Isaac Peres[10].
- Shimon Peres's mother was Sara Meltzer[11].
- Among Shimon Peres's spouses was Sonia Peres[12].
- A child of Shimon Peres was Tsvia Walden[13].
- A child of Shimon Peres was Yoni Peres[14].
- A child of Shimon Peres was Chemi Peres[15].
- Shimon Peres held citizenship in Israel[16].
- Shimon Peres held citizenship in Mandatory Palestine[17].
- Shimon Peres held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[18].
- Shimon Peres worked as a politician[4].
- Shimon Peres's professions included writer[5].
- Shimon Peres worked as a poet[6].
- Shimon Peres worked as a minister[7].
- Shimon Peres held the position of Prime Minister of Israel[19].
- Shimon Peres held the position of Prime Minister of Israel[20].
- Shimon Peres held the position of President of Israel[21].
- Shimon Peres held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel[22].
- Shimon Peres held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel[23].
- Shimon Peres held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel[24].
- Shimon Peres was employed by Mossad[25].
- Shimon Peres's education included a stint at New York University[26].
- Shimon Peres was educated at Harvard University[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IL[29]
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Began / founded: 1923-08-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2016-09-28[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: b345f23e-4244-46af-ae0c-aafbf2d93bac[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Višnieva[2], Shimon Peres… his father was Isaac Peres[10]. His mother was Sara Meltzer[11].
Education
Educated at New York University[26], Harvard University[27], The New School[33], The New School for Social Research[34], and Ironi Alef High School[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], writer[5], poet[6], and minister[7]. Shimon Peres was employed by Mossad[25]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Israel[19], a public office[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1948[38]; President of Israel[21], a public office[39], in Israel[40], founded in 1949[41]; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel[22], a position[42], in Israel[43], founded in 1948[44]; Minister of Communications[45], a position[46], in Israel[47]; Minister of Defense of Israel[48], a position[49], in Israel[50], founded in 1948[51]; and Minister without portfolio[52].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[53], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[54], Presidential Medal of Freedom[55], Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[56], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[57], and Philadelphia Liberty Medal[58].
Personal Life
Shimon Peres was married to Sonia Peres[12]. Children include Tsvia Walden[13], Yoni Peres[14], and Chemi Peres[15]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[59]. Political affiliations include Kadima[60], Israeli Labor Party[61], Rafi[62], and Mapai[63].
Death and Burial
Shimon Peres died in Sheba Medical Center[3]. Burial took place at Nation's Great Leaders Graves[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Shimon Peres include Negev Nuclear Research Center[64], a research center[65], in Israel[66], founded in 1958[67].
Why It Matters
Shimon Peres ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,200 views/month, #5,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Negev Nuclear Research Center[64], a research center[65], in Israel[66], founded in 1958[67].
FAQs
Where was Shimon Peres born?
Born in Višnieva[2], Shimon Peres…
Where did Shimon Peres die?
Shimon Peres passed away in Sheba Medical Center[3].
Who were Shimon Peres's parents?
Shimon Peres's father was Isaac Peres[10]. Shimon Peres's mother was Sara Meltzer[11].
Who was Shimon Peres married to?
Shimon Peres's spouses include Sonia Peres[12].
What did Shimon Peres do for work?
Shimon Peres worked as politician[4], writer[5], poet[6], and minister[7].
Where did Shimon Peres go to school?
Shimon Peres was educated at New York University[26], Harvard University[27], The New School[33], and The New School for Social Research[34].
What awards did Shimon Peres receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[53], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[54], Presidential Medal of Freedom[55], and Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize[56].