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Jacob Gary

1901 – 1974

Israeli lawyer

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Lived 1901 – 1974 (aged 73). Jacob Gary was an Israeli politician, entrepreneur, anwalt, lawyer, manager and advocate.

Ya'akov Geri (; 18 September 1901 – 18 December 1974), also known as Jack Gering, was an Israeli lawyer who served as Minister of Trade and Industry between November 1950 and October 1951, although he never was a Knesset member.

Born in Seda in the Russian Empire (today in Lithuania), Geri later moved to South Africa. He studied law and humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg, and worked as a lawyer for several years before emigrating to Mandatory Palestine in 1934. After arriving in Israel he initially worked for Dov Yosef's law firm before being appointed secretary of the Africa Palestine Investment Company in 1935.

On 1 November 1950 Geri was appointed Minister of Trade and Industry in David Ben-Gurion's second government, a post he held until 8 October 1951. After his term as Minister he became head of a group of South African companies in Israel.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg
Positions held
Minister of Economy, Chief executive officer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Gary?

Israeli lawyer (1901-1974)

When was Jacob Gary born?

Jacob Gary was born on 18 September 1901 in Seda.

When did Jacob Gary die?

Jacob Gary died on 18 December 1974 in Israel.

What was Jacob Gary's occupation?

Jacob Gary was a politician, entrepreneur, anwalt, lawyer, manager and advocate.

What nationality was Jacob Gary?

Jacob Gary was Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Gary

· Wikidata: Q2906650

· DBpedia: Ya'akov Geri

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