Yigael Yadin

Israeli archaeologist and Deputy Prime Minister

Yigael Yadin - Israeli archaeologist and Deputy Prime Minister
Born

March 20th, 1917
107 years ago

Died

June 28th, 1984
40 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Israel

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An Israeli archaeologist, general, and politician. Made significant contributions to the field of archaeology, particularly in excavations at Masada and Hazor. Served as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel and was influential in various government roles. Yadin also held a prominent position in the Israeli Defense Forces during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, where he played a key role in strategic military planning.

Excavated Masada and Hazor

Served as Deputy Prime Minister of Israel

Contributed to military planning during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War

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