When was Golda Meir born?

Golda Meir was born on 3 May 1898 in Kyiv.

What positions has Golda Meir held?

Positions held by Golda Meir include: Knesset member (1974–1974); Minister of the Interior of Israel (1970–1970); Knesset member (1969–1974); Prime Minister of Israel (1969–1974); Knesset member (1969–1969).

Where did Golda Meir study?

Golda Meir was educated at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, North Division High School, Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee.

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Golda Meir

Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974

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Golda Meir was a Ukrainian-American-Israeli stateswoman, trade unionist, and teacher who served as the prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was Israel's first and, to date, only female head of government.

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Born: 3 May 1898 wd
Place of birth: Kyiv wd
Died: 8 December 1978 wd
Place of death: West Jerusalem wd
Citizenship: Mandatory Palestine, Israel wd
Occupation: teacher, politician, librarian wd
Political party: Mapai, Alignment, Israeli Labor Party wd
Education: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, North Division High School, Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee wd
Spouse: Morris Meyerson wd

Positions held wd

Knesset member (21 January 1974 – 10 June 1974)
Minister of the Interior of Israel (16 July 1970 – 1 September 1970)
Knesset member (17 November 1969 – 21 January 1974)
Prime Minister of Israel (17 March 1969 – 3 June 1974)
Knesset member (28 January 1969 – 17 November 1969)
Knesset member (23 January 1968 – 28 January 1969)
Knesset member (22 November 1965 – 23 January 1968)
Knesset member (4 September 1961 – 22 November 1965)
Knesset member (30 November 1959 – 4 September 1961)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (19 June 1956 – 12 January 1966)
Knesset member (15 August 1955 – 30 November 1959)
Knesset member (20 August 1951 – 15 August 1955)
Labor Minister of Israel (10 March 1949 – 19 June 1956)
Knesset member (14 February 1949 – 20 August 1951)
ambassador of Israel to the Soviet Union (1948–1949)

Awards wd

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (1985)
Israel Prize (1975)
honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University
honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
honorary doctor of Brandeis University
Order of the Quetzal
Order of the Liberator
Order of the Equatorial Star
Order of José Matías Delgado
honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Questions

When was Golda Meir born?: Golda Meir was born on 3 May 1898 in Kyiv.
What positions has Golda Meir held?: Positions held by Golda Meir include: Knesset member (1974–1974); Minister of the Interior of Israel (1970–1970); Knesset member (1969–1974); Prime Minister of Israel (1969–1974); Knesset member (1969–1969).
Where did Golda Meir study?: Golda Meir was educated at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, North Division High School, Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee.

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Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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