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George Flash

1909 – 1990

Israeli politician

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Lived 1909 – 1990 (aged 80–81). George Flash was an Israeli politician and lawyer.

George Flash (; 1909 – 22 November 1990) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the General Zionists between 1951 and 1955.

Biography Born in Reșița in Austria-Hungary (today in Romania), Flash was educated at a Hebrew high school, before studying law at the University of Vienna. Whilst a student he became involved with Zionist organisations, and was a member of the Zionist Students Association. He also became a member of the directorate of Hakoah Vienna.

In 1933 he emigrated to Mandatory Palestine, where he became a member of the directorate of the Federation of General Zionists, and chairman of its foreign policy committee. He was also general secretary of the Israeli branch of Maccabi, later becoming chairman and chair of the Maccabi World directorate, and general secretary of the Citizens Union. During the mandate era, he served as a member of the Assembly of Representatives.

Prior to the 1951 Knesset elections he was placed eighteenth on the General Zionists' list, and was elected to the Knesset as the party won 20 seats. He was placed twenty-second on the party's list for the 1955 elections, and lost his seat as the party won only 13 seats.

He died in 1990.

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Important facts

Born
1909, Reșița
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Vienna
Positions held
Knesset member

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Flash's

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Flash?

Israeli politician

When was George Flash born?

George Flash was born in 1909 in Reșița.

When did George Flash die?

George Flash died on 22 November 1990 in Israel.

What was George Flash's occupation?

George Flash was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was George Flash?

George Flash was Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Flash

· Wikidata: Q2901508

· DBpedia: George Flash

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