Yigael Yadin | |
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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 Hadera, Israel[2] | (aged 67)
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Years of service | 1932–52 |
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.