About Shimon Ballas
Lived 1930 – 2019 (aged 89). Shimon Ballas was an Israeli writer.
Shimon Ballas (March 1930 – September 29, 2019) was an Iraqi-Israeli writer.
Early life Ballas was born in Baghdad in March 1930. He lived within the Christian quarters of Baghdad, and emigrated to Israel in 1951. He became a novelist, and wrote about his experience as an Iraqi Jew.
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Who was Shimon Ballas?
Israeli writer (1930–2019)
When was Shimon Ballas born?
Shimon Ballas was born on 6 March 1930 in Baghdad.
When did Shimon Ballas die?
Shimon Ballas died on 29 September 2019.
What was Shimon Ballas's occupation?
Shimon Ballas was a writer.
What nationality was Shimon Ballas?
Shimon Ballas was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shimon Ballas. https://biography.guide/shimon-ballas/
MLA: "Shimon Ballas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shimon-ballas/.
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