Yigael Yadin
Israeli archeologist, soldier and politician (1917-1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yigael Yadin (Hebrew: יִגָּאֵל יָדִין [jigaˈel jaˈdin]; 20 March 1917 – 28 June 1984) was an Israeli archeologist, soldier and politician. He was the second Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces and Deputy Prime Minister from 1977 to 1981.
Quick Facts Ministerial roles, 1977–1981 ...
Yigael Yadin | |
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יגאל ידין | |
Ministerial roles | |
1977–1981 | Deputy Prime Minister |
Faction represented in the Knesset | |
1977–1978 | Democratic Movement for Change |
1978–1981 | Democratic Movement |
1981 | Independent |
Military roles | |
1949–1952 | Chief of the General Staff |
Personal details | |
Born | Yigael Sukenik, יגאל סוקניק (1917-03-20)20 March 1917 Jerusalem, Mutasarrifate of Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire[1] |
Died | 28 June 1984(1984-06-28) (aged 67) Hadera, Israel[2] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Years of service | 1932–52 |
Rank | Rav Aluf (highest rank) |
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