Aharon Megged

Israeli writer (1920–2016)
Person human Q400059
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Aharon Megged

Summary

Aharon Megged is a human[1]. Born in Włocławek[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1920[3]. He passed away in Tel Aviv[4]. He died on March 23, 2016[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and opinion journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Włocławek[2], Aharon Megged…
  • Aharon Megged died in Tel Aviv[4].
  • Aharon Megged was born on November 2, 1920[3].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 12, 1920[12].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 8, 1920[13].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 6, 1920[14].
  • Aharon Megged was born on August 10, 1920[15].
  • Aharon Megged died on March 23, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Kinneret Cemetery[16].
  • Aharon Megged was married to Eda Zoritte[17].
  • A child of Aharon Megged was Eyal Megged[18].
  • Aharon Megged held citizenship in Israel[19].
  • Aharon Megged is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].
  • Aharon Megged worked as a writer[6].
  • Aharon Megged worked as a playwright[7].
  • Aharon Megged worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Aharon Megged's professions included journalist[9].
  • Aharon Megged worked as an opinion journalist[10].
  • Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[21].
  • Aharon Megged received the Israel Prize[22].
  • Aharon Megged received the Bialik Prize[23].
  • Aharon Megged received the Brenner Prize[24].
  • Aharon Megged received the Newman Prize[25].
  • Aharon Megged is recorded as male[26].
  • Aharon Megged's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Włocławek[2], Aharon Megged… Recorded date of birth include November 2, 1920[3], August 12, 1920[12], August 8, 1920[13], August 6, 1920[14], and August 10, 1920[15]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[20].

Education

Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and opinion journalist[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[22], an award[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1953[30]; Bialik Prize[23], a literary award[31], in Israel[32], founded in 1933[33], headquartered in Tel Aviv[34]; Brenner Prize[24], a literary award[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1945[37]; and Newman Prize[25], a literary award[38], in Israel[39], founded in 1963[40].

Personal Life

Aharon Megged was married to Eda Zoritte[17]. A child of him was Eyal Megged[18].

Death and Burial

Aharon Megged died on March 23, 2016[5]. He died in Tel Aviv[4]. He is buried at Kinneret Cemetery[16].

Why It Matters

Aharon Megged ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Aharon Megged born?

Aharon Megged was born in Włocławek[2].

Where did Aharon Megged die?

Aharon Megged passed away in Tel Aviv[4].

Who was Aharon Megged married to?

Aharon Megged's spouses include Eda Zoritte[17].

What did Aharon Megged do for work?

Aharon Megged worked as writer[6], playwright[7], literary critic[8], journalist[9], and opinion journalist[10].

Where did Aharon Megged go to school?

Aharon Megged was educated at Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium[21].

What awards did Aharon Megged receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[22], Bialik Prize[23], Brenner Prize[24], and Newman Prize[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Ijon · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pronunciation audio → He-Q400059-אהרן מגד-Ijon.ogg
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  2. 4w ago · ערן · 2026-08-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Jewish virtual library id → aharon-megged, megged-aharon
    Family name → Q141069227
    End of work period → +2016-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 6w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Aaron
    Instance of → human
    Sex or gender → male
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