Dov Shilansky
Lawyer and politician in Israel
Born
March 21st, 1924
101 years ago
Died
December 9th, 2010
14 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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Born in Lithuania, pursued legal education and settled in Israel. Engaged in law and public service, became involved in political activities. Served as a member of the Knesset, contributing to legislative processes. Held various positions, including Deputy Speaker of the Knesset, advocating for issues relevant to the community.
Served in the Knesset for multiple terms
Acted as Deputy Speaker of the Knesset
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