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David Ben-Gurion (/ b ɛ n ˈ ɡ ʊər i ə n / ben GOOR-ee-ən; Hebrew: דָּוִד בֶּן־גּוּרִיּוֹן [daˈvid ben ɡuʁˈjon] ⓘ; born David Grün; 16 October 1886 – 1 December 1973) was the primary national founder of the State of Israel as well as its first prime minister.
Jun 28, 2024 · David Ben-Gurion (born October 16, 1886, Płońsk, Poland, Russian Empire [now in Poland]—died December 1, 1973, Tel Aviv–Yafo, Israel) was a Zionist statesman and political leader, the first prime minister (1948–53, 1955–63) and defense minister (1948–53; 1955–63) of Israel.
Learn about the life and achievements of David Ben-Gurion, the founder and leader of Israel. Explore his Zionist activism, his role in the creation of the state, and his legacy.
David Ben-Gurion, orig. David Gruen, (born Oct. 16, 1886, Płońsk, Pol., Russian Empire—died Dec. 1, 1973, Tel Aviv–Yafo, Israel), First prime minister of Israel (1948–53, 1955–63).
David Ben-Gurion (formerly David Green) was Israel's first Prime Minister (from 1948-1954 and 1955-1963) and is considered the architect behind the modern State of Israel.
David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973), Israel’s first prime minister, was one of the most important Zionist leaders of the 20th century. His uncompromising vision of Jewish unity and statehood, together with a genius for pragmatic political and military tactics, enabled him to establish the State of Israel and guide it through the social, economic ...
May 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of David Ben-Gurion, the political leader who founded and led Israel. Explore his Zionist activism, his role in the Suez Canal crisis and the Six-Day War, and his vision for a Jewish state.
