Chaim Weizmann
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Science
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Chemistry, Chemists
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History, Middle Eastern History
Article abstract: Although a world-class chemist and scientific researcher, Weizmann’s greatest contributions and achievements must be regarded as his leadership of the World Zionist Organization for twelve years and his central role in helping to forge the new State of Israel. He was the first president of that new nation from 1949 through 1952.
Early Life
Chaim Azriel Weizmann was born in the small Russian (later Polish) village of Motol, near Pinsk, to a Jewish family that lived amid impoverished circumstances. Motol was situated in the Pale of...
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