Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin

Israeli writer (1898–1990)
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Summary

Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin was born on January 1, 1898[1], in Jaffa[2]. He died on January 1, 1990[3]. He worked as a writer[4]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: December 23, 1898[6]
  • Date of death: February 12, 1990[7]
  • Place of burial: Kiryat Shaul Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Israel[9]
  • Employer: Bar-Ilan University[10]
  • Award received: Yakir Ramat Gan[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Yaakov Hurgin[13]
  • Archives at: Gnazim Institute archive[14]
  • Family name: Churgin[15]
  • Given name: Yaacov[16]
  • Work location: Ramat Gan[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[18]
  • Sibling: Gershon A. Churgin[19], Pinkhos Churgin[20]

FAQs

Where was Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin born?

Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin's place of birth was Jaffa[2].

What did Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin do for work?

Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin worked as a writer[4].

What awards did Yaʻakov Yehoshua Churgin receive?

Honors received include Yakir Ramat Gan[11].

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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