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Gideon Schocken

1919 – 1981

British-Israeli military officer

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About Gideon Schocken

Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 61–62). Gideon Schocken was an Israeli military officer, publisher, inspecteur général des finances, bank Leumi, israeli security forces and schocken Books.

Gideon Schocken (also spelled Shocken; ; December 28, 1919 – November 24, 1981) was a German-born Haganah fighter, major in the British Army during World War II, and aluf (major general) in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He served as the head of the Manpower Directorate from February 1956 to April 1961.

Biography Gideon Schocken was born to Zerline "Lilli" and Salman Schocken, the co-founder of Schocken Books, an established publishing company in Germany. He immigrated to Israel with his family in 1934, graduating from Gymnasia Rehavia the following year. In 1936, Schocken joined the Haganah, and in 1943 he passed the platoon commanders' course.

Schocken studied at Hebrew University and Oxford University. During World War II, he volunteered for the British Army and served in the Jewish Brigade after its establishment. He served in North Africa and Italy. Schocken had two daughters: Yael Miron and Tamar Schocken. Schocken's son, Shimon Schocken, is a professor of computer science at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya.

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Who was Gideon Schocken?

British-Israeli military officer

When was Gideon Schocken born?

Gideon Schocken was born on 28 December 1919 in Germany.

When did Gideon Schocken die?

Gideon Schocken died in 1981 in Israel.

What was Gideon Schocken's occupation?

Gideon Schocken was a military officer, publisher, inspecteur général des finances, bank Leumi, israeli security forces and schocken Books.

What nationality was Gideon Schocken?

Gideon Schocken was Israeli.

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· Wikipedia: Gideon Schocken

· Wikidata: Q6753303

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