Theodor Herzl

Theodor Herzl

(1860–1904) playwright Hungary

48 quotes in 816 categories

Theodor Herzl (1860–1904) was a Hungary playwright.

About Theodor Herzl

Theodor Herzl was a Hungarian Jewish journalist and lawyer who was the father of modern political Zionism. Herzl formed the Zionist Organization and promoted Jewish immigration to Palestine, which, in the late 19th century was part of the Ottoman Empire, in an effort to form a Jewish state. Due to his Zionist work, he is known in Hebrew as Chozeh HaMedinah, lit. 'Visionary of the State'. He is specifically mentioned in the Israeli Declaration of Independence and is officially referred to as "the spiritual father of the Jewish State".

Notable works:

Der Judenstaat

Awards:

honorary citizen of Erzsébetváros (Budapest District VII)

All Theodor Herzl Quotes

Browse Theodor Herzl Quotes by Category