Yigael Yadin

Yigael Yadin
יגאל ידין
Ministerial roles
1977–1981Deputy Prime Minister
Faction represented in the Knesset
1977–1978Democratic Movement for Change
1978–1981Democratic Movement
1981Independent
Military roles
1949–1952Chief of the General Staff
Personal details
Born
Yigael Sukenik, יגאל סוקניק

(1917-03-20)20 March 1917
Jerusalem, Mutasarrifate of Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire[1]
Died28 June 1984(1984-06-28) (aged 67)
Hadera, Israel[2]
Military service
Allegiance
Years of service1932–52
Rank Rav Aluf (highest rank)
Battles/wars

Yigael Yadin (Hebrew: יִגָּאֵל יָדִין [jigaˈel jaˈdin]; 20 March 1917 – 28 June 1984) was an Israeli archeologist, soldier and politician. He was the second Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces and Deputy Prime Minister from 1977 to 1981.

  1. ^ "1984: An Archaeologist Who Brought Israel's History to Life, Dies". Haaretz. 2013-06-28.
  2. ^ Brooke, James (1984-06-29). "Yigael Yadin, Famed Israeli, Dies; was Archeologist and War Hero". The New York Times.