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Ruth Dayan

Israeli activist (1917-2021) · Israel · On the map · Activists · Died at 103

Ruth Dayan was an Israeli social activist who was the founder of the Maskit fashion house. She was also the first wife of Israeli Foreign Minister and General, Moshe Dayan (1915-1981).

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Active in many social causes, Dayan was a recipient of the Israeli President's Medal of Distinction, the Solomon Bublick Award, and the Yigal Allon Prize, in recognition of her social empowerment efforts.

Country
Israel
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2021 · aged 103

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