David Ben Gurion is one of the most powerful figures in the history of Israel. He was one of the national founders of the state of Israel. He was the first Prime Minister of Israel.
David Ben was born on 16th October 1886. He took his last breath at the age of 87. His death anniversary is on 1st December 1973.
Before the establishment of Israel, David was one of the distinguished leaders of the Jews in British Mandate Palestine.
| Name | David Ben Gurion |
| Age (of death) | 87 years old |
| Date of Birth | 16th October 1886 |
| Nationality | Congress Poland, Ottoman Empire, Mandatory Palestine, and Israel |
| Gender | Male |
| Religion | N/A |
| Profession | Prime Minister |
Physical Stats
| Height (Approximate) | in centimeters – 172.72 cms, in meters – 1.72 meters, in feet – 5’8′ |
| Weight (Approximate) | in pounds – 187.393 lbs in kilograms – 85 Kg |
| Figure Measurements (Approximate) | Bicep Size – N/A inches Hip Size – N/A inches Chest Size – N/A inches |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | N/A |
Family
David Ben was born to a family in Plonsk, Congress Poland, Russian Empire. His father’s name was Avigdor Grun. He was professionally a lawyer and a prominent leader of the Hovevei Zion. His mother’s name was Scheindel Gurion. He also had two siblings.
| Father | Avigdor Gurion |
| Mother | Scheidel Gurion |
| Brother | N/A |
| Sister | N/A |
David Ben Gurion Girlfriend, Affairs, & Marriage
David’s marital status was married. His wife’s name was Paula Munweis. They had three children, Amos Gurion, Geula Ben Eliezer, and Renana Leshem.
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Wife | Paula Gurion |
| Children | Amos Gurion, Geula Ben Eliezer, and Renana Leshem |
David Ben Gurion Education & Career
David Ben attended a local school in Plonsk. He studied at the University of Warsaw and Istanbul University.
David started as a revolutionist in the year 1905. He became Chairman of the Committee of Poalei Zion in Jaffa. On 14th May 1948, he was elected as Prime Minister of Israel. He left the post and became defense minister of the State of Israel.
| School | Local School of Plonsk |
| College/University | University of Warsaw and Istanbul University |
| Education Qualification | Post Graduate |
David Ben Gurion Net Worth
David’s estimated net worth information is not available. However, it is assumed he might have earned it through his political career.
| Net Worth | N/ A |
| Income Source | Political career |
David Ben Gurion Social Media Presence
During that time facilities of social media were not introduced. Thus, his presence on social media is not there.
| Instagram Followers | None |
| Twitter Followers | None |
| Youtube Subscribers | None |
Trivia and Lesser Known Facts about David Ben Gurion
- David was awarded the Solomon Bublick Award from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
- An airport and one of the largest university is named after him.
- His portrait appeared in 50 and 500 first notes.
- He was diagnosed with cerebral hemorrhage on 18th November 1973.
- His remains were buried at Midreshet Ben Gurion.
- David published two volumes about his views on the relations between Zionists and the Arabs.
- David led an Israeli military operation during the Arab- Israeli war in 1948.
- His mother died when he was 11 years old.
