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Where was Theodor Herzl born?

  • Pest, Kingdom of Hungary

  • Vienna, Austria

  • Paris, France

  • Berlin, Germany

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Theodor Herzl, the visionary father of modern political Zionism, was born in Pest, Hungary, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A gifted writer and journalist, Herzl became disillusioned with the prevailing anti-Semitism and lack of Jewish self-determination in Europe. He dedicated his life to establishing a Jewish state where Jews could live freely and securely, paving the way for the creation of the State of Israel.
Theodor Herzl: The Visionary Behind Modern Zionism

Theodor Herzl: The Visionary Behind Modern Zionism

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