When is Ariel Sharon's birthday?

Ariel Sharon's birthday is February 26. He was born on February 26, 1928 in Kfar Malal, Israel.

Who shares a birthday with Ariel Sharon?

Famous people who share Ariel Sharon's February 26 birthday include Victor Hugo, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Johnny Cash, Ahmet Davutoğlu and Michel Houellebecq.

Politics · Military · 1928–2014

Ariel Sharon — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 26 February 1928 · Died: 11 January 2014 · Age at death: 85

How old was Ariel Sharon when he died?

Ariel Sharon died aged 85. He was born on 26 February 1928 and died on 11 January 2014.

Israeli general and prime minister who led the 2005 withdrawal from Gaza after a long, controversial military career

Did you know?During his military career, he was widely known by the nickname "Arik" and played a key role in several major Middle Eastern conflicts.

Quick facts

Date of birth26 February 1928
Date of death11 January 2014
Age at death85
Cause of deathAcute kidney injury, cerebral hemorrhage
NationalityIsraeli
BirthplaceKfar Malal, Israel
Occupationarmy officer, politician

Editor's Take:

Ariel Sharon was a tough soldier and divisive politician. He fought in Israel's wars from 1948. He led a daring crossing of the Suez Canal in 1973. As defence minister he led the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. An inquiry found him indirectly responsible for the Sabra and Shatila massacre. As prime minister he withdrew Israel from Gaza in 2005. A stroke left him in a coma until his death.

Key Milestones

1953: Unit 101 – commander
1973: Suez – crossing
1982: Lebanon – invasion
2001: Prime minister – elected

Ariel "Arik" Sharon (Hebrew: אֲרִיאֵל "אָרִיק" שָׁרוֹן,; 26 February 1928 – 11 January 2014) was an Israeli general and politician who served as the prime minister of Israel from March 2001 until April 2006.

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Ariel Sharon: Israel's Soldier Prime Minister

Israeli general and politician, 1928–2014

Ariel Sharon was born in Kfar Malal on 26 February 1928.

He commanded Unit 101.

He crossed the Suez Canal in 1973.

He was prime minister from 2001 to 2006.

Career highlights

1953Unit 101: commander
1973Suez: crossing
1982Lebanon: invasion
2001Prime minister: elected
2005Gaza: withdrawal

Did you know?He founded the Kadima party in 2005.

Age at death: 85
Would be: 98
Years since death: 12

Family

Spouses: Lily Sharon, Margalit Sharon
Children: Gilad Sharon, Omri Sharon

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When is Ariel Sharon's birthday?: Ariel Sharon's birthday is February 26. He was born on February 26, 1928 in Kfar Malal, Israel.
How old was Ariel Sharon when he died?: Ariel Sharon died on January 11, 2014, aged 85.
Who shares a birthday with Ariel Sharon?: Famous people who share Ariel Sharon's February 26 birthday include Victor Hugo, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Johnny Cash, Ahmet Davutoğlu and Michel Houellebecq.

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