Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
Israeli politician, 2nd president of Israel (1884-1963)
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi (Hebrew: יִצְחָק בֶּן־צְבִי Yitshak Ben-Tsvi; 24 November 1884 – 23 April 1963) was an Israeli historian and politician. He was a Labor Zionist. From 1952 until 1963, he was the 2nd President of Israel.
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi יצחק בן־צבי | |
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2nd President of Israel | |
In office 16 December 1952 – 23 April 1963 | |
Prime Minister | David Ben-Gurion Moshe Sharett David Ben-Gurion |
Preceded by | Chaim Weizmann |
Succeeded by | Zalman Shazar |
Personal details | |
Born | Poltava, Russian Empire | 24 November 1884
Died | 23 April 1963 Jerusalem, Israel | (aged 78)
Nationality | Israeli |
Political party | Mapai |
Spouse(s) | Rachel Yanait |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Istanbul University Faculty of Law |
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Other websites
change- Yitzhak Ben-Zvi Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Jewish virtual library entry