Menachem Begin

Israeli politician and former Prime Minister (1913–1992)
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Menachem Begin
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Menachem Begin

Summary

Menachem Begin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brest[2]. He was born on August 16, 1913[3]. He passed away in Tel Aviv[4]. He died on March 9, 1992[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,797 views/month, #5,406 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brest[2], Menachem Begin…
  • Menachem Begin passed away in Tel Aviv[4].
  • Menachem Begin was born on August 16, 1913[3].
  • Menachem Begin died on March 9, 1992[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery[8].
  • Menachem Begin's father was Zeev Dov[9].
  • Menachem Begin's mother was Hassia Biegun[10].
  • Among Menachem Begin's spouses was Aliza Begin[11].
  • A child of Menachem Begin was Benny Begin[12].
  • Menachem Begin held citizenship in Israel[13].
  • Menachem Begin held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Menachem Begin held citizenship in Poland[15].
  • Menachem Begin's professions included politician[6].
  • Menachem Begin held the position of Prime Minister of Israel[16].
  • Menachem Begin held the position of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development[17].
  • Menachem Begin held the position of Minister of Communications[18].
  • Menachem Begin held the position of Minister of Defense of Israel[19].
  • Menachem Begin held the position of Minister of Defense of Israel[20].
  • Menachem Begin held the position of Minister without portfolio[21].
  • Menachem Begin's education included a stint at Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw[22].
  • Menachem Begin received the Nobel Peace Prize[23].
  • Menachem Begin's religion is recorded as Judaism[24].
  • Menachem Begin is recorded as male[25].
  • Menachem Begin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Menachem Begin was affiliated with the Likud[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Menachem Begin was born in Brest[2]. He was born on August 16, 1913[3]. His father was Zeev Dov[9]. His mother was Hassia Biegun[10].

Education

Menachem Begin was educated at Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw[22].

Career and Affiliations

Menachem Begin's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Israel[16], a public office[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1948[30]; Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development[17], a position[31], in Israel[32]; Minister of Communications[18], a position[33], in Israel[34]; Minister of Defense of Israel[19], a position[35], in Israel[36], founded in 1948[37]; Minister without portfolio[21]; and Knesset member[38], a position[39], in Israel[40], founded in 1949[41].

Recognition

Menachem Begin received the Nobel Peace Prize[23].

Personal Life

Menachem Begin was married to Aliza Begin[11]. A child of him was Benny Begin[12]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[24]. Political affiliations include Likud[27], Gahal[42], and Herut[43].

Death and Burial

Menachem Begin died on March 9, 1992[5]. He passed away in Tel Aviv[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[44]. Burial took place at Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Menachem Begin include Begin Doctrine[45], a foreign policy doctrine[46]; he-Taba Border Crossing[47], a border checkpoint[48], in Egypt[49]; Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies[50], a research institute[51], in Israel[52]; Kiryat Menachem Begin[53], a human settlement[54], in Israel[55], founded in 1973[56]; Menachem Begin Heritage Center[57], a museum[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1998[60]; Begin Road[61], a street[62], in Israel[63]; and Begin Prize[64], an award[65], in Israel[66], founded in 2002[67].

Why It Matters

Menachem Begin ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,797 views/month, #5,406 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Entities named for him include Begin Doctrine[45], a foreign policy doctrine[46]; he-Taba Border Crossing[47], a border checkpoint[48], in Egypt[49]; Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies[50], a research institute[51], in Israel[52]; Kiryat Menachem Begin[53], a human settlement[54], in Israel[55], founded in 1973[56]; Menachem Begin Heritage Center[57], a museum[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1998[60]; and Begin Road[61], a street[62], in Israel[63].

FAQs

Where was Menachem Begin born?

Menachem Begin was born in Brest[2].

Where did Menachem Begin die?

Menachem Begin died in Tel Aviv[4].

Who were Menachem Begin's parents?

Menachem Begin's father was Zeev Dov[9]. Menachem Begin's mother was Hassia Biegun[10].

Who was Menachem Begin married to?

Menachem Begin's spouses include Aliza Begin[11].

What did Menachem Begin do for work?

Menachem Begin worked as politician[6].

Where did Menachem Begin go to school?

Menachem Begin was educated at Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw[22].

What awards did Menachem Begin receive?

Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[23].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [17] . knesset.gov.il. knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [23] . nobelprize.org. nobelprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [44] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . knesset.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed Hebrew, Polish
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    Spouse Aliza Begin
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