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Michael Simon (diplomat)

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Dr. Michael Simon
In office
1960–1967
Personal details
Born1901
Berlin, Germany
Died1976 (aged 74–75)
NationalityIsraeli
OccupationDiplomat
Known forIsraeli Ambassador to Peru and Austria

Dr. Michael Simon (1901–1976) was an Israeli diplomat who served as Ambassador to Peru[1] and Minister to Bolivia (1960-1963);[2][3] Austria (1963–1967)[4] (at the same time, he was Ambassador to the United Nations & the OSCE in Vienna and was Consul General to Montreal from 1957 until 1960.[5][6]

Biography[edit]

Simon was born in Berlin, settling in Palestine in 1924. From 1948 until 1957, he was the head of the Protocol Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Bolivia to Send Delegation to Israel to Discuss Technical Aid". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. September 1, 1960. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Bolivia". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Israel to Help Develop Barren Regions in Bolivia; Agreement Signed". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. June 2, 1961. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Austria". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Canada". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b Sharrett, Moshe (19 March 2019). My Struggle for Peace: The Diary of Moshe Sharett, 1953-1956. p. 11. ISBN 9780253037381. Retrieved 20 May 2020.