Jacob Tsur

Jacob Tsur was an Israeli diplomat. He was the first Israeli ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile. He also served as ambassador to France from 1953 until 1956. From 1961 until 1977, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors for Kerel Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund.

Biography

Jacob Tsur was born in Vilna, son of Samuel Tchernowitz. He made aliyah to pre-state Israel in 1921.His son, Muki Tzur, a historian and veteran member of Kibbutz Ein Gev, moved back to Israel in 1956 while his father was stationed abroad.