David Benvenisti
David Benvenisti | |
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| דוד בנבנשתי | |
| Born | 25 January 1897 |
| Died | 16 May 1993 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | Israel |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
| Occupation(s) | Geographer, Educator |
| Known for | Geography of Israel, education |
| Spouse | Leah Friedman |
| Children | |
| Relatives | Eyal Benvenisti (grandson) |
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David Benvenisti (Hebrew: דוד בנבנשתי; January 25, 1897, in Thessaloniki – May 16, 1993, in Jerusalem) a descendant of a known rabbis family in Thessaloniki) was a geographer and educator; received the 'Israel Prize' of 1982 for his life achievements in education and geography of Israel; and the Yakir Yerushalayim in 1969.
Benvenisti was married to Leah Friedman from Suwałki, Poland. His sons are: Meron Benvenisti, a historian and writer who was the deputy mayor of Jerusalem for many years; and Refael (Rafi) Benvenisti, an economist and historian. His grandson is Eyal Benvenisti, a professor of law at Cambridge University.