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Also Known As Arik Sharon • Ariel Scheinerman
Born February 26, 1928
Died January 11, 2014 (aged 85) • Ramat Gan • Israel
Title / Office prime minister (2001-2006), Israel • Knesset (1973-1974), Israel
Founder Kadima
Political Affiliation Kadima • Likud
Role In Arab-Israeli wars • Six-Day War • Suez Crisis • Yom Kippur War

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