When was Chaim Herzog born?

Chaim Herzog was born on 17 September 1918 in Belfast.

What positions has Chaim Herzog held?

Positions held by Chaim Herzog include: President of Israel (1983–1993); Knesset member (1981–1983); Head of Military Intelligence of Israel (1959–1962); Head of Military Intelligence of Israel (1949–1950); Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations.

Where did Chaim Herzog study?

Chaim Herzog was educated at University of Cambridge, University College London.

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Chaim Herzog

6th President of Israel (1983–1993) – (born1918–1997)

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Chaim Herzog was an Irish-Israeli politician, military officer, lawyer and author who served as President of Israel from 1983 to 1993. Born in Belfast and raised primarily in Dublin, the son of Ireland's Chief Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog, he immigrated to Mandatory Palestine in 1935. He served in the Haganah Jewish paramilitary group during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt and in the British Army during World War II. Following the end of the British Mandate and Israel's Declaration of Independence in 1948, he served in the Israel Defense Forces and fought in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. He remained in the Israeli military as an officer following the war until retiring in 1962 with the rank of major-general.

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Born: 17 September 1918 wd
Place of birth: Belfast wd
Died: 17 April 1997 wd
Place of death: Jerusalem wd
Citizenship: Israel wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, military officer, lawyer, advocate, writer wd
Political party: Mapai, Israeli Labor Party, Alignment wd
Education: University of Cambridge, University College London wd
Spouse: Aura Herzog wd

Positions held wd

President of Israel (5 May 1983 – 13 May 1993)
Knesset member (20 July 1981 – 22 March 1983)
Head of Military Intelligence of Israel (1959–1962)
Head of Military Intelligence of Israel (1949–1950)
Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations
ambassador

Awards wd

honorary doctorate of Haifa University
honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University
honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Questions

When was Chaim Herzog born?: Chaim Herzog was born on 17 September 1918 in Belfast.
What positions has Chaim Herzog held?: Positions held by Chaim Herzog include: President of Israel (1983–1993); Knesset member (1981–1983); Head of Military Intelligence of Israel (1959–1962); Head of Military Intelligence of Israel (1949–1950); Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations.
Where did Chaim Herzog study?: Chaim Herzog was educated at University of Cambridge, University College London.

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