Yitzhak Ben-Zvi
2nd President of Israel (1952–1963) - (1884–1963)
1884 — 1963
Quick Facts
Profession
2nd President of Israel (1952–1963) - (1884–1963)
Born
November 24, 1884
Died
1963 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, historian
IsraelBorn in PoltavaDied in Jerusalem
1884
Born in Poltava (1884-11-24)
1905
EducationStudied at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1905–1906)
1912
EducationStudied at Istanbul University Faculty of Law (1912–1914)
1949
PositionKnesset member (1949–1951)
1951
PositionKnesset member (1951–1952)
1952
PositionPresident of Israel (1952–1963)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yitzhak Ben-Zvi?+
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi is 2nd President of Israel (1952–1963) - (1884–1963). Born in 1884.
When was Yitzhak Ben-Zvi born?+
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi was born on November 24, 1884.
When did Yitzhak Ben-Zvi die?+
Yitzhak Ben-Zvi died in 1963, at approximately 79 years of age.
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Yitzhak — November 24, 1884
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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