# Ariel Sharon

_Prime Minister of Israel from 2001 to 2006 (1928-2014)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-12

> Ariel "Arik" Sharon was an Israeli general and politician who served as the prime minister of Israel from March 2001 until April 2006.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 February 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kfar Malal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P19))
- **Died:** 11 January 2014 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P570))
- **Place of death:** Ramat Gan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Mandatory Palestine; Israel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P27))
- **Occupation:** army officer; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P106))
- **Political party:** Kadima (since 2005); Shlomtzion (1977–1977); Likud (1977–2005); The Israeli Liberal Party (1973–1974) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P102))
- **Education:** Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Tel Aviv University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P69))
- **Spouse:** Margalit Sharon; Lily Sharon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P26))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Communications (28 February 2003 – 17 August 2003); Minister of Religious Services (28 February 2003 – 31 December 2003); Minister of Health (23 May 2002 – 3 June 2002); Prime Minister of Israel (7 March 2001 – 14 April 2006); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (13 October 1998 – 6 June 1999); Minister of Energy (8 July 1996 – 6 July 1999); Minister without portfolio (14 February 1983 – 13 September 1984); Minister of Defense of Israel (5 August 1981 – 14 February 1983); Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (20 June 1977 – 5 August 1981); Knesset member (13 June 1977 – 17 April 2006); Knesset member (21 January 1974 – 23 December 1974); commanding officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P39))
- **Awards:** honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ariel Sharon born?**  
Ariel Sharon was born on 26 February 1928 in Kfar Malal.

**What positions has Ariel Sharon held?**  
Positions held by Ariel Sharon include: Minister of Communications (2003–2003); Minister of Religious Services (2003–2003); Minister of Health (2002–2002); Prime Minister of Israel (2001–2006); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (1998–1999).

**Where did Ariel Sharon study?**  
Ariel Sharon was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv University.

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- [Menachem Begin](https://diginpl.com/people/menachem-begin)
- [Ehud Olmert](https://diginpl.com/people/ehud-olmert)
- [Reuven Rivlin](https://diginpl.com/people/reuven-rivlin)
- [Naftali Bennett](https://diginpl.com/people/naftali-bennett)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ariel Sharon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Sharon) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q60206](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60206) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ariel Sharon official portrait 2001.webp by Avi Ohayon (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ariel_Sharon_official_portrait_2001.webp)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ariel Sharon, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Ariel Sharon official portrait 2001.webp — Avi Ohayon, CC BY-SA 3.0.

## Cite this page

"Ariel Sharon". DigiNepal. Last updated 12 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ariel-sharon. Retrieved 21 October 2026.