Ze'ev Jabotinsky
Journalist and military theorist
Born
October 18th, 1880
144 years ago
Died
August 4th, 1940
84 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Ukraine
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Born in 1880, this individual was a prominent figure in the Zionist movement, advocating for Jewish self-defense and the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Jabotinsky established the Jewish Self-Defense Organization in response to anti-Semitic violence. A journalist and writer, he founded the Hebrew-language newspaper 'HaShiloach'. His political ideology, termed Revisionist Zionism, emphasized the need for a strong military presence in the Jewish community. Jabotinsky also served as a general during World War I, leading efforts to recruit Jewish volunteers for the Allied forces. His influential writings on military strategy further cemented his legacy as a significant thinker in both Jewish and military affairs.
Founded the Jewish Self-Defense Organization
Established the Revisionist Zionist movement
Wrote military theories that influenced Jewish defense policies
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