Shimon Peres

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Shimon Peres's list of accolades is a testament to his enduring impact on peace and diplomacy. The Nobel Peace Prize stands as the pinnacle, but his shelf also includes the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. He was the first Israeli president to receive these high honors, reflecting the global respect for his tireless efforts. His work through the Peres Center for Peace continues to be recognized, and his legacy as a peacemaker is celebrated worldwide.

AwardsShimon Peres received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, most notably the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994, shared with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat for the Oslo Accords. He was also honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012, the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014, and the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour from France in 2008. His other honors include the Indira Gandhi Prize, the Prince of Asturias Award, and the Charlemagne Prize.

Honours & Distinctions

Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

United Kingdom·2005

Awarded for his contribution to peace in the Middle East.

Four Freedoms Award

Franklin D. Roosevelt Institute·2001

Awarded for the Freedom of Worship.

Medal of Honor from the University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania·2010

Recognized for his lifetime achievements and public service.

Israel Prize for special contribution to society

State of Israel·2014

Awarded to the Peres Center for Peace for its contributions to society.

International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame·2010

Inducted for his role in promoting sports in Israel.

Rankings & Lists

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TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME·2012

Magazine Covers

TIME

1993-09-13

The Peacemakers

TIME

1994-10-24

The Nobel Peace Prize

Newsweek

1995-11-13

After Rabin

The Economist

1996-05-25

Israel's New Prime Minister

Forbes

2012-06-01

The Startup Nation's Godfather

Records & Feats

Longest-serving member of the Knesset

Career Milestone·2006

Served continuously from 1959 to 2006, with only a brief three-month gap, totaling 48 years.

World's oldest head of state

Historic First·2014

At age 90, he was the oldest serving head of state when he retired as President of Israel in 2014.

First Israeli president to visit the Vatican

Historic First·2014

Met Pope Francis in 2014, marking a historic diplomatic visit.