David Ben-Gurion

Israeli politician and founding Prime Minister

David Ben-Gurion - Israeli politician and founding Prime Minister
Born

October 16th, 1886
139 years ago

Died

December 1st, 1973
51 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Israel

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A key figure in the establishment of the State of Israel, this individual served as the first Prime Minister from 1948 to 1954. Played an essential role in the founding of the Histadrut, the General Confederation of Labor in Israel. Participated in the Jewish Agency, advocating for Jewish immigration to Palestine and the establishment of a Jewish state. Promoted agricultural and defense policies in the newly formed government, focusing on the development of the Negev desert and securing international recognition for Israel.

Signed the Declaration of Independence

Served as Prime Minister during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War

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