Shimon Peres
Israeli politician and 9th President
Born
August 2nd, 1923
102 years ago
Died
September 28th, 2016
8 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Israel
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Born in Poland, became a prominent Israeli politician and influential figure in the country's modern history. Served as Israel's ninth President from 2007 to 2014 and held various ministerial positions throughout his career, including Prime Minister. Played a significant role in both the founding of the state of Israel and the peace process with the Palestinians. Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 alongside Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat for efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East. His leadership and vision focused on innovation and technology, contributing to the development of Israel as a high-tech powerhouse.
Served as Israel's 9th President
Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994
Held the position of Prime Minister
Contributed to the Oslo Accords
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