Golda Meir

Full Name: Goldie Mabovitch [later Myerson]
Profession: 4th Prime Minister of Israel

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Why Famous: Meir was both Israel's first and only Prime Minister (1969-74), having been elected after serving as Minister of Labour (1949-56) and Foreign Minister (1956-66).

Described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics, Meir was an active Zionist who was one of the signers of Israel's declaration of independence in 1948.

Born: May 3, 1898
Birthplace: Kiev, Russian Empire

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus

Died: December 8, 1978 (aged 80)
Cause of Death: Lymphoma