Moshe Sharett

Key Israeli statesman, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister of Israel (1954-1955).

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Moshe Sharett
Role / Field:
Key Israeli statesman, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister of Israel (1954-1955).
Born:
1894-10-16
Died:
1965-07-07
Century / Era:
1894s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Foundations

Moshe Sharett (Hebrew: משה שרת; born Moshe Chertok (משה שרתוק); October 15, 1894 – July 7, 1965) was an Israeli politician who was Prime Minister of Israel from 1954 to 1955 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1948 to 1956. He signed the Israeli Declaration of Independence and was a principal negotiator in the cease-fire agreements that concluded the 1948 Palestine war. Beginning in 1933, he headed the political department of the Jewish Agency. He also founded the Jewish Brigade, which fought with the British Army against Nazi Germany during World War II.

Key Developments & Impact

A member of Mapai, Sharett's term was both preceded and succeeded by the premiership of David Ben-Gurion. Moshe Sharett was born on October 15, 1894 in Kherson in the Russian Empire (today in Ukraine) to the family of Yaakov Chertok and Fanya née Lev (לב). In 1906 the Chertok family immigrated to Ottoman Palestine. For two years, 1906–1907, the family lived in a rented house in the village of Ein Siniya, north of Ramallah. In 1910 his family moved to Jaffa, then became one of the founding families of Tel Aviv.

Enduring Legacy

He graduated from the first class of the Herzliya Hebrew High School, subsequently studying music at the...

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1894 (1894-10-16): Birth of Moshe Sharett — Key Israeli statesman, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister of Israel (1954-1955).
  2. 1906: 1906 Milestone — In 1906 the Chertok family immigrated to Ottoman Palestine.
  3. 1910: 1910 Milestone — In 1910 his family moved to Jaffa, then became one of the founding families of Tel Aviv.
  4. 1933: 1933 Milestone — Beginning in 1933, he headed the political department of the Jewish Agency.
  5. 1948: 1948 Milestone — He signed the Israeli Declaration of Independence and was a principal negotiator in the cease-fire agreements that concluded the 1948 Palestine war.
  6. 1965 (1965-07-07): Passing & Historical Legacy — Moshe Sharett passed away on 1965-07-07, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Notable Quotes by Moshe Sharett

“I believe that the Jewish people must be able to live in a state of moderation and peace.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Moshe Sharett

True or False: “Moshe Sharett was always the primary architect of Israel's early diplomatic strategy.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While a key negotiator, his political career was significantly intertwined with and sometimes succeeded by David Ben-Gurion.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moshe Sharett

Who was Moshe Sharett and what are their primary contributions?

Key Israeli statesman, Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister of Israel (1954-1955). Origins & Foundations: Moshe Sharett (Hebrew: משה שרת; born Moshe Chertok (משה שרתוק); October 15, 1894 – July 7, 1965) was an Israeli politician who was Prime Minister of Israel from 1954 to 1955 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1948 to 1956. He signed the Israeli Declaration of Independence and was a principal negotiator in the cease-fire agreements that concluded the 1948 Palestine war. Beginning in 1933, he headed the political department of the Jewish Agency. He also founded the Jewish Brigade, which fought with the British Army against Nazi Germany during World War II.

When was Moshe Sharett born and during which historical era did they live?

Moshe Sharett was born on 1894-10-16 and passed away on 1965-07-07. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1894 Chrono-Archive.

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