BEN-GURION
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David Ben Gurion
Born:
17 Tishri 5647 (16 October 1886)
Died:
6 Kislev 5734 (01 December 1973)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
BEN4703
Other surname:
Gruen
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
17 Tishri 5647 (16 October 1886)
Place of birth:
Plonsk, Poland
Death
Date of death:
6 Kislev 5734 (01 December 1973)
Died in combat?:
No
Place of death:
Ramat Gan, Israel
Cause of death:
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Burial place:
Sde Boker, Israel
Places
Schools
Name:
Istanbul University
Other Organisations
Name:
Poale Zion
Date:
1909
Name:
Chairman of the Provisional State Council of Israel
Date:
1948
Name:
1st Prime Minister of the State of Israel
Date:
1948
Name:
Minister of Defense, Israel Government
Date:
1955
Family
Spouse
Paula Munweis (female)
Other surname / Maiden name:
Ben Gurion
Place of marriage:
New York,
Country of marriage:
USA
Children
Geula Ben Gurion
Michel Ben Gurion (male)
Rivka Ben Gurion (female)
Siblings
Abraham Gruen (male)
Michel Gruen (male)
Rivka Gruen (female)
Tzippora Gruen (female)
Parents
Father: Avigdor Gruen (male)
Mother: Sheindel Broitman (female)
Military Record
Military service:
Army
Military record no.:
J/5770
Date enlisted/conscripted:
26 April 1918
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Medal Card
Roll of Honour
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