1886 - 1973
David Ben-Gurion was an Israeli statesman and political leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Israel from 1948 to 1954 and later from 1955 to 1963. He is known for his role in the establishment of the State of Israel and for his significant contributions to the development of the Israeli state and society. Ben-Gurion was a key figure in the Jewish labor movement and a founding member of the Mapai party.