Ben-Zion Dinur

Israeli historian and politician (1884-1973)
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Ben-Zion Dinur
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Summary

Ben-Zion Dinur was born on January 14, 1884[1], in Khorol[2]. He died on July 8, 1973[3], in Jerusalem[4]. He worked as a politician[5], historian[6], rabbi[7], pedagogue[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Har HaMenuchot[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Israel[12], Russian Empire[13], Soviet Union[14]
  • Occupation: activist[15], university teacher[16]
  • Position held: Knesset member[17]
  • Employer: Odesa University[18], Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg State University[20], University of Bern[21], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22]
  • Award received: Israel Prize[23], Yakir Yerushalayim[24], honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[25], Rothschild Prize[26]
  • Member of: Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27]
  • Religion or worldview: Judaism[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Member of political party: Mapai[30]
  • Commons category: Ben-Zion Dinur[31]
  • Family name: Dinur[32]
  • Given name: Ben-Zion[33]
  • Work location: Jerusalem[34], Hebrew University of Jerusalem[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[36]
  • Name in native language: בן ציון דינור[37]

Why It Matters

Ben-Zion Dinur has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ben-Zion Dinur born?

Ben-Zion Dinur was born in Khorol[2].

Where did Ben-Zion Dinur die?

Ben-Zion Dinur passed away in Jerusalem[4].

What did Ben-Zion Dinur do for work?

Ben-Zion Dinur worked as a politician[5], historian[6], rabbi[7], pedagogue[8], and writer[9].

Where did Ben-Zion Dinur go to school?

Ben-Zion Dinur was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[20], University of Bern[21], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].

What awards did Ben-Zion Dinur receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[23], Yakir Yerushalayim[24], honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem[25], and Rothschild Prize[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [29] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Israel Prize. Retrieved . cms.education.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . www3.huji.ac.il. Retrieved . www3.huji.ac.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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