Born: 3 May 1898 · Died: 8 December 1978 · Age at death: 80
How old was Golda Meir when she died?
Golda Meir died aged 80. She was born on 3 May 1898 and died on 8 December 1978.
Ukrainian-born, Milwaukee-raised politician who became Israel's first and only female prime minister and led it through the 1973 war
Did you know?Before moving to the Middle East, she grew up in Milwaukee and worked as a schoolteacher in the United States.
Quick facts
Date of birth3 May 1898
Date of death8 December 1978
Age at death80
Cause of deathLeukemia
NationalityIsraeli
BirthplaceUkraine, Russian Empire
Occupationteacher, politician, librarian
Editor's Take:
Golda Meir was Israel's first woman prime minister. Born in Kyiv, she grew up in Milwaukee in the United States. She moved to Palestine in 1921 and worked on a kibbutz. She raised money in America for the new state. She served as labour minister and foreign minister. She became prime minister in 1969. The surprise attack of the 1973 Yom Kippur War led to her resignation.
Key Milestones
1921: Palestine – emigrates
1948: Independence – signs declaration
1956: Foreign minister – appointed
1969: Prime minister – first woman
Golda Meir (previously Meyerson; née Mabovitch; 3 May 1898 – 8 December 1978) was the prime minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was Israel's first and, to date, only female head of government.
