When was Zalman Shazar born?

Zalman Shazar was born on 22 December 1889 in Mir.

What positions has Zalman Shazar held?

Positions held by Zalman Shazar include: President of Israel (1963–1973); Knesset member (1955–1956); Knesset member (1951–1955); Knesset member (1949–1951).

Where did Zalman Shazar study?

Zalman Shazar was educated at University of Strasbourg.

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Zalman Shazar

3rd President of Israel (1963–1973)

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Zalman Shazar was a Belarusian-born Israeli politician, author and poet. Shazar served as the president of Israel for two terms, from 1963 to 1973.

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Born: 22 December 1889 wd
Place of birth: Mir wd
Died: 5 October 1974 wd
Place of death: Jerusalem wd
Citizenship: Israel wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, writer, poet wd
Political party: Mapai, Workers of Zion wd
Education: University of Strasbourg wd
Spouse: Rachel Katznelson-Shazar wd

Positions held wd

President of Israel (21 May 1963 – 24 May 1973)
Knesset member (15 August 1955 – 8 October 1956)
Knesset member (20 August 1951 – 15 August 1955)
Knesset member (14 February 1949 – 20 August 1951)

Awards wd

Bialik Prize (1966)
honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University
honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
honorary citizen of Jerusalem

Questions

When was Zalman Shazar born?: Zalman Shazar was born on 22 December 1889 in Mir.
What positions has Zalman Shazar held?: Positions held by Zalman Shazar include: President of Israel (1963–1973); Knesset member (1955–1956); Knesset member (1951–1955); Knesset member (1949–1951).
Where did Zalman Shazar study?: Zalman Shazar was educated at University of Strasbourg.

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