David Ayalon

Israeli historian (1914-1998)
Person human Q15431002
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Summary

David Ayalon is a human[1]. He was born in Haifa[2]. He was born on May 17, 1914[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on June 25, 1998[5]. He worked as a historian[6], orientalist[7], and Islamicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Ayalon's place of birth was Haifa[2].
  • David Ayalon passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • David Ayalon was born on May 17, 1914[3].
  • David Ayalon died on June 25, 1998[5].
  • Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[10].
  • David Ayalon held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • David Ayalon's professions included historian[6].
  • David Ayalon's professions included orientalist[7].
  • David Ayalon worked as an Islamicist[8].
  • David Ayalon was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[12].
  • David Ayalon's doctoral advisor was Leo Aryeh Mayer[13].
  • David Ayalon received the Israel Prize[14].
  • David Ayalon was a member of Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15].
  • David Ayalon is recorded as male[16].
  • David Ayalon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Ayalon's given name is recorded as David[18].
  • David Ayalon's work location is recorded as Hebrew University of Jerusalem[19].
  • David Ayalon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • David Ayalon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hebrew[21].
  • David Ayalon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[22].
  • David Ayalon's P14688 is recorded as 74401[23].
  • David Ayalon's P14688 is recorded as 74413[24].
  • David Ayalon's P14688 is recorded as 74424[25].
  • David Ayalon's P14688 is recorded as 74430[26].
  • David Ayalon's P14688 is recorded as 74432[27].

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Origins and Family

David Ayalon was born in Haifa[2]. He was born on May 17, 1914[3].

Education

David Ayalon's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[12]. His doctoral advisor was Leo Aryeh Mayer[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], orientalist[7], and Islamicist[8].

Recognition

David Ayalon received the Israel Prize[14].

Death and Burial

David Ayalon died on June 25, 1998[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He is buried at Har HaMenuchot[10].

Why It Matters

David Ayalon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

His notable doctoral advisees include Moshe Sharon[30], a pedagogue[31], b. 1937[32], of Israel[33], specialised in history[34].

FAQs

Where was David Ayalon born?

David Ayalon's place of birth was Haifa[2].

Where did David Ayalon die?

David Ayalon died in Jerusalem[4].

What did David Ayalon do for work?

David Ayalon worked as historian[6], orientalist[7], and Islamicist[8].

Where did David Ayalon go to school?

David Ayalon was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[12].

What awards did David Ayalon receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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