David Ben-Gurion
Israeli politician, Zionist leader, prime minister of Israel (1948–1953, 1955–1963) - (born1886–1973)
1886 — 1973
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Profession
Israeli politician, Zionist leader, prime minister of Israel (1948–1953, 1955–1963) - (born1886–1973)
Born
October 16, 1886
Died
1973 (age ~87)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, trade unionist, zionist
Mandatory PalestineBorn in PłońskDied in Jaffa
1886
Born in Płońsk (1886-10-16)
1921
Positiongeneral secretary (1921–1973)
1948
PositionPrime Minister of Israel (1948–1954)
1948
PositionMinister of Defense of Israel (1948–1954)
1948
PositionPresident of the Provisional State Council (1948–1948)
1949
PositionKnesset member (1949–1951)
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David Ben-Gurion was the primary national founder and first prime minister of the State of Israel. As head of the Jewish Agency from 1935, and later president of the Jewish Agency Executive, he was the de facto leader of the Jewish community in Palestine, and largely led the movement for an independent Jewish state in Mandatory Palestine.
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Who is David Ben-Gurion?+
David Ben-Gurion was the primary national founder and first prime minister of the State of Israel. As head of the Jewish Agency from 1935, and later president of the Jewish Agency Executive, he was the de facto leader of the Jewish community in Palestine, and largely led the movement for an independ
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David Ben-Gurion born?+
David Ben-Gurion was born on October 16, 1886.
When did David Ben-Gurion die?+
David Ben-Gurion died in 1973, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — October 16, 1886
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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