Sonia Peres
Sonia Peres (Hebrew: סוניה פרס; née Gelman; 27 March 1923 – 20 January 2011)[1] was the wife of President and Prime Minister of Israel, Shimon Peres.
Sonia Peres | |
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First Lady of Israel | |
In office 15 July 2007 – 20 January 2011 | |
President | Shimon Peres |
Preceded by | Gila Katsav |
Succeeded by | Nechama Rivlin |
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Israel | |
In office 4 November 1995 – 18 June 1996 | |
Prime Minister | Shimon Peres |
Preceded by | Leah Rabin |
Succeeded by | Sara Netanyahu |
In office 13 September 1984 – 20 October 1986 | |
Prime Minister | Shimon Peres |
Preceded by | Shulamit Shamir |
Succeeded by | Shulamit Shamir |
In office 22 April 1977 – 21 June 1977 Acting | |
Prime Minister | Shimon Peres |
Preceded by | Leah Rabin |
Succeeded by | Aliza Begin |
Personal details | |
Born | Sonia Gelman 27 March 1923 Mizoch, Poland (now Ukraine) |
Died | 20 January 2011 87) Tel Aviv, Israel | (aged
Spouse(s) |
Biography
Sonia served in the British Army during world War II, and for many years volunteered anonymously for the sick, handicapped children and the disabled.[2] She married Shimon in May 1945. Together, they helped found kibbutz Alumot.[3] Sonia and Shimon had three children and eight grandchildren.[4]
Sonia rarely appeared in public eye, preferring to play a backstage role in her husband's six-decade political career.[5]
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References
- "Sonya Peres". Geni.com. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- Oster, Marcy (January 20, 2011). "Sonia Peres, Israeli President's Wife, Dies". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- Berger, Marilyn (September 27, 2016). "Shimon Peres, an Enduring Pillar from Israel's Founding Era, Dies at 93". The New York Times. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
Honorary titles | ||
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Preceded by Gila Katsav |
First Lady of Israel 2007–2011 |
Vacant Title next held by Nechama Rivlin |
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