Yitzhak Ben-Zvi

2nd President of Israel (1952–1963) - (1884–1963)
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Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
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Yitzhak Ben-Zvi

Summary

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi is a human[1]. He was born in Poltava[2]. He was born on November 24, 1884[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on April 23, 1963[5]. He worked as a politician[6], historian[7], writer[8], and Jewish communities scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,168 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Poltava[2], Yitzhak Ben-Zvi…
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was born on November 24, 1884[3].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi died on April 23, 1963[5].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi is buried at Har HaMenuchot[11].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's father was Q131771568[12].
  • Among Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's spouses was Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi[13].
  • A child of Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was Eli Ben-Zvi[14].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi held citizenship in Israel[15].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi worked as a politician[6].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi worked as a historian[7].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi worked as a writer[8].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's professions included Jewish communities scholar[9].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi held the position of President of Israel[16].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi held the position of Knesset member[17].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi held the position of Knesset member[18].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Law[19].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's education included a stint at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[20].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi received the Bialik Prize[21].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi received the honorary citizen of Jerusalem[22].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was a member of Hashomer[24].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was a member of Jewish National Council[25].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's religion is recorded as Judaism[26].
  • Yitzhak Ben-Zvi is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's place of birth was Poltava[2]. He was born on November 24, 1884[3]. His father was Q131771568[12].

Education

Educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Law[19], a law school[28], in Turkey[29], founded in 1874[30] and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[20], a public university[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1834[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], historian[7], writer[8], and Jewish communities scholar[9]. Positions held include President of Israel[16], a public office[34], in Israel[35], founded in 1949[36] and Knesset member[17], a position[37], in Israel[38], founded in 1949[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Bialik Prize[21], a literary award[40], in Israel[41], founded in 1933[42], headquartered in Tel Aviv[43]; honorary citizen of Jerusalem[22], an award[44], in Israel[45]; and Member of the Order of the British Empire[23], an award[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Personal Life

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was married to Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi[13]. A child of him was Eli Ben-Zvi[14]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[26]. He was affiliated with the Mapai[48].

Death and Burial

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi died on April 23, 1963[5]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He is buried at Har HaMenuchot[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Yitzhak Ben-Zvi include Yitzhac Ben tzvi award[49], an award[50], in Israel[51], founded in 1967[52] and Gan haNassi[53], a garden[54], in Israel[55], founded in 1942[56].

Why It Matters

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,168 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Yitzhac Ben tzvi award[49], an award[50], in Israel[51], founded in 1967[52] and Gan haNassi[53], a garden[54], in Israel[55], founded in 1942[56].

FAQs

Where was Yitzhak Ben-Zvi born?

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was born in Poltava[2].

Where did Yitzhak Ben-Zvi die?

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi passed away in Jerusalem[4].

Who were Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's parents?

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's father was Q131771568[12].

Who was Yitzhak Ben-Zvi married to?

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi's spouses include Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi[13].

What did Yitzhak Ben-Zvi do for work?

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi worked as politician[6], historian[7], writer[8], and Jewish communities scholar[9].

Where did Yitzhak Ben-Zvi go to school?

Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was educated at Istanbul University Faculty of Law[19] and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv[20].

What awards did Yitzhak Ben-Zvi receive?

Honors received include Bialik Prize[21], honorary citizen of Jerusalem[22], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[23].

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . Israel State Archives. archives.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [56] . 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. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 18d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, historian, writer +1
    Position held President of Israel, Knesset member, Knesset member
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    Occupation politician, historian, writer +1
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  4. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party Mapai
    Aliases
    Work location Jerusalem
    Award received Bialik Prize, honorary citizen of Jerusalem, Member of the Order of the British Empire
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