Eliezer Ben-Yehuda

1858–1922 (age 64)

Biography

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda transformed the Hebrew language, breathing new life into ancient speech so that it could serve as the living tongue of a people returning to their homeland.

His tireless devotion to lexicography, journalism, and education inspired generations and is forever commemorated at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery.

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