Zeruya Shalev

Israeli writer
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Zeruya Shalev

Summary

Zeruya Shalev is a human[1]. Born in Kvutzat Kinneret[2], she… she was born on April 13, 1959[3]. She worked as a writer[4], screenwriter[5], literary editor[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Zeruya Shalev was born in Kvutzat Kinneret[2].
  • Zeruya Shalev was born on April 13, 1959[3].
  • Zeruya Shalev's father was Mordechai Shalev[10].
  • Zeruya Shalev's mother was Rika Shalev[11].
  • Among Zeruya Shalev's spouses was Eyal Megged[12].
  • Zeruya Shalev held citizenship in Israel[13].
  • Hebrew was Zeruya Shalev's native language[14].
  • Zeruya Shalev's professions included writer[4].
  • Zeruya Shalev worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Zeruya Shalev's professions included literary editor[6].
  • Zeruya Shalev's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Zeruya Shalev worked as a novelist[8].
  • Zeruya Shalev's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Zeruya Shalev is The rest of life[16].
  • Zeruya Shalev received the Prix Femina étranger[17].
  • Zeruya Shalev received the Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[18].
  • Zeruya Shalev received the Corine Literature Prize[19].
  • Zeruya Shalev received the Jan Michalski Prize[20].
  • Zeruya Shalev received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21].
  • Zeruya Shalev is recorded as female[22].
  • Zeruya Shalev's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Zeruya Shalev's genre is children's and young adult literature[24].
  • Zeruya Shalev's Commons category is recorded as Zeruya Shalev[25].
  • Zeruya Shalev's family name is recorded as Shalev[26].
  • Zeruya Shalev's given name is recorded as Zeruja[27].

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Origins and Family

Zeruya Shalev's place of birth was Kvutzat Kinneret[2]. She was born on April 13, 1959[3]. Her father was Mordechai Shalev[10]. Her mother was Rika Shalev[11]. Hebrew was her native language[14].

Education

Zeruya Shalev was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], screenwriter[5], literary editor[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Zeruya Shalev is The rest of life[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Femina étranger[17], a class of award[28], in France[29], founded in 1985[30]; Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[18], a literary award[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1969[33]; Corine Literature Prize[19], a literary award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 2001[36]; Jan Michalski Prize[20], a literary award[37], in Switzerland[38], founded in 2010[39]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[40], in France[41].

Personal Life

Zeruya Shalev was married to Eyal Megged[12].

Why It Matters

Zeruya Shalev ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Zeruya Shalev born?

Born in Kvutzat Kinneret[2], Zeruya Shalev…

Who were Zeruya Shalev's parents?

Zeruya Shalev's father was Mordechai Shalev[10]. Zeruya Shalev's mother was Rika Shalev[11].

Who was Zeruya Shalev married to?

Zeruya Shalev's spouses include Eyal Megged[12].

What did Zeruya Shalev do for work?

Zeruya Shalev worked as writer[4], screenwriter[5], literary editor[6], children's writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Zeruya Shalev go to school?

Zeruya Shalev was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[15].

What awards did Zeruya Shalev receive?

Honors received include Prix Femina étranger[17], Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[18], Corine Literature Prize[19], and Jan Michalski Prize[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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