# Ezer Weizman

_Israeli politician, 7th president of Israel (1993–2000)_

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> Ezer Weizman was an Israeli major general and politician who served as the president of Israel, first elected in 1993 and re-elected in 1998. Before the presidency, Weizman was commander of the Israeli Air Force and Minister of Defense.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 June 1924 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tel Aviv ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P19))
- **Died:** 24 April 2005 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P570))
- **Place of death:** Caesarea ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Israel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; air force officer; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P106))
- **Political party:** Israeli Labor Party; Gahal; Alignment; Likud ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P102))
- **Education:** Hebrew Reali School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P69))
- **Spouse:** Reuma Weizman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Israel (13 May 1993 – 13 June 2000); Minister without portfolio (13 September 1984 – 22 December 1988); Knesset member (13 August 1984 – 3 February 1992); Minister of Defense of Israel (20 June 1977 – 26 May 1980); Knesset member (13 June 1977 – 20 July 1981) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P39))
- **Awards:** Collar of the Order of the White Lion; Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania; honorary citizen of Jerusalem ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ezer Weizman born?**  
Ezer Weizman was born on 15 June 1924 in Tel Aviv.

**What positions has Ezer Weizman held?**  
Positions held by Ezer Weizman include: President of Israel (1993–2000); Minister without portfolio (1984–1988); Knesset member (1984–1992); Minister of Defense of Israel (1977–1980); Knesset member (1977–1981).

**Where did Ezer Weizman study?**  
Ezer Weizman was educated at Hebrew Reali School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ezer Weizman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezer_Weizman) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q128911](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128911) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Ezer Weizman 9.jpg by IAF Magazine photographer (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ezer_Weizman_9.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"Ezer Weizman". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/ezer-weizman. Retrieved 21 October 2026.