# Yitzhak Shamir

_7th Prime Minister of Israel (1915-2012)_

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> Yitzhak Shamir was an Israeli politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Israel, serving two terms. Before the establishment of the State of Israel, Shamir was a leader of the Zionist militant group Lehi, also known as the Stern Gang.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 October 1915 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Ruzhany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P19))
- **Died:** 30 June 2012 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P570))
- **Place of death:** Herzliya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Israel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P106))
- **Political party:** Likud (2003–2011); Likud (1970–1998); Herut (1969–1988); Fighters' List (1948–1959) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P102))
- **Education:** University of Warsaw ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P69))
- **Spouse:** Shulamit Shamir ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P26))
- **Positions held:** Leader of the Opposition (13 July 1992 – 24 March 1993); Prime Minister of Israel (20 October 1986 – 13 July 1992); Prime Minister of Israel (10 October 1983 – 13 September 1984); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (10 March 1980 – 20 October 1986); Speaker of the Knesset (13 June 1977 – 10 March 1980); Knesset member (21 January 1974 – 17 June 1996) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P39))
- **Awards:** Israel Prize; honorary citizen of Jerusalem ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351#P166))

## Questions

**When was Yitzhak Shamir born?**  
Yitzhak Shamir was born on 22 October 1915 in Ruzhany.

**What positions has Yitzhak Shamir held?**  
Positions held by Yitzhak Shamir include: Leader of the Opposition (1992–1993); Prime Minister of Israel (1986–1992); Prime Minister of Israel (1983–1984); Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel (1980–1986); Speaker of the Knesset (1977–1980).

**Where did Yitzhak Shamir study?**  
Yitzhak Shamir was educated at University of Warsaw.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Yitzhak Shamir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yitzhak_Shamir) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q184351](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q184351) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Yitzhak Shamir 1992 Dan Hadani Archive.jpg by Yolene Haik (יולנה חייק) (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yitzhak_Shamir_1992_Dan_Hadani_Archive.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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