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Yitzhak Navon

Israeli politician, 5th President of Israel (1921–2015)

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Yitzhak Rachamim Navon was an Israeli politician, diplomat, playwright, and author. He served as the president of Israel between 1978 and 1983 as a member of the centre-left Alignment party. He was the first Israeli president born in Jerusalem and the first Sephardi Jew to serve in that office.

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Born
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Place of birth
Jerusalem wd
Died
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Place of death
Jerusalem wd
Citizenship
Israel wd
Occupation
politician, writer, playwright, educator, diplomat wd
Political party
Alignment, Rafi, Mapai wd
Education
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hebrew University Secondary School wd
Spouse
Ofira Navon wd

Positions held wd

  • Knesset member (7 October 1991 – 13 July 1992)
  • Knesset member (21 November 1988 – 7 October 1991)
  • Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (13 September 1984 – 11 June 1990)
  • Knesset member (13 August 1984 – 21 November 1988)
  • President of Israel (29 May 1978 – 5 May 1983)
  • Knesset member (13 June 1977 – 18 April 1978)
  • Knesset member (21 January 1974 – 13 June 1977)
  • Knesset member (17 November 1969 – 21 January 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)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (2003)

Questions

When was Yitzhak Navon born?
Yitzhak Navon was born on 9 April 1921 in Jerusalem.
What positions has Yitzhak Navon held?
Positions held by Yitzhak Navon include: Knesset member (1991–1992); Knesset member (1988–1991); Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (1984–1990); Knesset member (1984–1988); President of Israel (1978–1983).
Where did Yitzhak Navon study?
Yitzhak Navon was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hebrew University Secondary School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Yitzhak Navon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q311583 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Yitzhak Navon in 1978.jpg by IPPA photographer (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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