Plaque

Chaim Weizmann

Erection date: 1980

Inscription

Chaim Weizmann, 1874 - 1952, scientist and statesman, first president of the state of Israel lived here.
Greater London Council

Site: Chaim Weizmann (1 memorial)

W14, Addison Road, 67

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Chaim Weizmann

Scientist and statesman.  Born Chaim Azriel Weizmann, at Motol, near Pinsk, B...

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