Azaria Alon
Israeli environmentalist
Azaria Alon (November 15, 1918 – January 19, 2014) was an Israeli environmentalist. He was the co-founder of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI).[1]
Azaria Alon | |
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 Azaria Alon in 2009 | |
| Born | November 15, 1918 |
| Died | January 19, 2014 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation(s) | Conservationist, Environmentalist |
| Spouse | Ruth Alon |
| Children | 4 |
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Alon received an Israel Prize for lifetime achievement in 2012. He had previously been cited for the Israel Prize when the SPNI won it in 1980.[2][3]
Alon died on January 19, 2014 from natural causes, aged 95.
References
change- ↑ "Azaria Alon, father of Israeli environmentalism, dies at 95". The Jersalem Post. January 19, 2014. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Leading rabbi, environmental pioneer to receive Israel Prize". haaretz.com. March 8, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Environmentalist Azaria Alon awarded Israel Prize". ynetnews.com. March 9, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
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