Yigael Yadin | |
|---|---|
| יגאל ידין | |
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| Ministerial roles | |
| 1977–1981 | Deputy Prime Minister |
| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 1977–1978 | Democratic Movement for Change |
| 1978–1981 | Democratic Movement |
| 1981 | Independent |
| Military roles | |
| 1949–1952 | Chief of the General Staff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yigael Sukenik, יגאל סוקניק 20 March 1917 Jerusalem, Mutasarrifate of Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire[1] |
| Died | 28 June 1984 (aged 67) Hadera, Israel[2] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Years of service | 1932–52 |
| Rank |  Rav Aluf (highest rank)
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| 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.
- ^ "1984: An Archaeologist Who Brought Israel's History to Life, Dies". Haaretz. 2013-06-28.
- ^ Brooke, James (1984-06-29). "Yigael Yadin, Famed Israeli, Dies; was Archeologist and War Hero". The New York Times.