Yosef Bar-Yosef

Israeli playwright (1933–2021)
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Summary

Yosef Bar-Yosef was born on January 11, 1933[1], in Jerusalem[2]. He died on October 15, 2021[3], in Ramat Gan[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], and short story writer[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Yehoshua Bar-Yosef[9]
  • Spouse: Ḥamuṭal Bar-Yosef[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Israel[11]
  • Field of work: creative and professional writing[12]
  • Educated at: Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13]
  • Award received: Israel Prize[14], Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Yosef Bar-Yosef[17]
  • Archives at: Gnazim Institute archive[18]
  • Given name: Josef[19]
  • Official website: http://www.ybyosef.com/[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[21]
  • Start of work period: 1951[22]
  • End of work period: 2021[23]
  • Sibling: Bilhah Rubinstein[24], Yitshak Bar-Yossef[25]
  • Writing language: Hebrew[26]

FAQs

Where was Yosef Bar-Yosef born?

Yosef Bar-Yosef was born in Jerusalem[2].

Where did Yosef Bar-Yosef die?

Yosef Bar-Yosef died in Ramat Gan[4].

Who were Yosef Bar-Yosef's parents?

Yosef Bar-Yosef's father was Yehoshua Bar-Yosef[9].

Who was Yosef Bar-Yosef married to?

Yosef Bar-Yosef's spouses include Ḥamuṭal Bar-Yosef[10].

What did Yosef Bar-Yosef do for work?

Yosef Bar-Yosef worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], and short story writer[7].

Where did Yosef Bar-Yosef go to school?

Yosef Bar-Yosef was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].

What awards did Yosef Bar-Yosef receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[14] and Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works[15].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    National library of israel j9u id → 987007258289505171
    Place of death → Ramat Gan
    Official website → http://www.ybyosef.com/
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