Gershom Scholem
German-Israeli philosopher (1897–1982)
1897 — 1982
Quick Facts
Profession
German-Israeli philosopher (1897–1982)
Born
December 5, 1897
Died
1982 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, librarian
IsraelBorn in BerlinDied in Jerusalem
1897
Born in Berlin (1897-12-05)
1958
AwardIsrael Prize
1961
AwardRothschild Prize
1969
AwardReuchlin Award
1974
AwardLiterature Award of the Bavarian Academy of the Fine Arts
1974
AwardHarvey Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gershom Scholem?+
Gershom Scholem is German-Israeli philosopher (1897–1982). Born in 1897.
When was Gershom Scholem born?+
Gershom Scholem was born on December 5, 1897.
When did Gershom Scholem die?+
Gershom Scholem died in 1982, at approximately 85 years of age.
Other famous people named Gershom
Gershom — December 5, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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