The Surprising Family History of the Nobel Prize Winner
A fascinating story recently made headlines regarding the Israeli connection of a famous scientist who won a Nobel Prize. It is a family story that reveals historical ties between the scientist's family and key figures in the history of the State of Israel.
The scientist's father, Alice, was the nephew of Herbert Samuel. As is well known, Sir Herbert Samuel was the first British High Commissioner in Mandatory Palestine, and he is considered a very significant figure in our local history.
In addition to the family connection to Herbert Samuel, the scientist's grandparents were also successful businesspeople. They were partners in two large and well-known family businesses: the Kaiser Bank and the famous publishing house Routledge.
This story reminds us that sometimes behind great international scientific achievements, a rich and surprising family history lies hidden. This Israeli connection provides a new and interesting angle to the scientist's story, connecting her personally to the country's past.