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Michael S. Comay

1908 – 1987

Israeli diplomat

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About Michael S. Comay

Lived 1908 – 1987 (aged 78–79). Michael S. Comay was an Israeli diplomat and lawyer.

Michael Saul Comay (; October 17, 1908 – November 6, 1987) was an Israeli diplomat. He was the Israeli Ambassador to Canada from 1953 to 1957, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations from 1960 to 1967, and was Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1973.

Early life Comay was born on 1908 in Cape Town, South Africa. He studied general sciences and law at the University of Cape Town, and was qualified to practice law at a higher level. From 1931, he worked as a lawyer and began to work with the South African Jewish community.

During World War II, Comey served in the infantry of the South African Army and fought in the North African campaign, and attained the rank of major. After the end of the war, Comay gave up his work as a lawyer in Cape Town and emigrated to the Mandatory Palestine with his family, and worked for the Jewish Agency.

After serving as ambassador to Canada till 1957, Comey served as Israel's permanent representative to the United Nations from 1959 to 1967. From 1970 to 1973, he served as Israel's ambassador to the United Kingdom. Comay retired from foreign service in 1979.

Following his retirement from foreign service, Comay and his wife were leaders of the Israeli Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In 1981, he published his book Zionism, Israel and the Palestinian Arabs: Questions and Answers. He died in 1987 at the age of 79.

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1908, Cape Town
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Also known as
Michael Saul Comay, Michael Comay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michael S. Comay?

Israeli diplomat

When was Michael S. Comay born?

Michael S. Comay was born in 1908 in Cape Town.

When did Michael S. Comay die?

Michael S. Comay died on 6 November 1987 in Jerusalem.

What was Michael S. Comay's occupation?

Michael S. Comay was a diplomat and lawyer.

What nationality was Michael S. Comay?

Michael S. Comay was Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael S. Comay

· Wikidata: Q1929132

· DBpedia: Michael Comay

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