Anton de Kom

Anton de Kom

historical figure Suriname

Anton de Kom was a prominent Surinamese activist, writer, and anti-colonial figure, best known for his book 'Wij Slaven van Suriname' (We Slaves of Suriname), which chronicles the history of slavery in Suriname. His legacy continues to inspire discussions on colonialism and racial identity, making him a vital figure in both Surinamese and Dutch history.

Born on Feb 22, 1898 (127 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
12,846
Power
101$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 5 7.00 1.82% +20% 586,634 12,846 $4,600 101$
Totals 5 586,634 12,846 $4,600 101$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom's family received apologies from the Dutch authorities for the suffering caused by their actions. 5

Sandew Hira Willem I
De Ware Tijd: Excuses koning voor slavernij zijn onbeschaafde excuses – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: The king honored the contributions of humanist Anton de Kom during his speech. 8

Willem Alexander Maxima Jennifer Simons Boni
De Ware Tijd: Willem-Alexander prijst Surinaamse veerkracht tijdens staatsbanket – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom wrote 'Wij slaven van Suriname' and made significant contributions to the understanding of Suriname's colonial history. 9

Reinder Storm Simon Dikker Hupkes
De Ware Tijd: Nieuwe versies van boek Anton de Kom zijn ‘mishandeld’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is referenced as the former resident whose house is planned to be replicated in the miniatures project. 7

Dick Schoof Raj Jadnanansing Joyce Lapar
De Ware Tijd: Premier Schoof bezoekt Stichting Arbeidsmobilisatie en Ontwikkeling – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is mentioned in relation to the violent police actions against his supporters during a demonstration. 6

Carl Haarnack Eveline Sint Nicolaas Garrelt Verhoeven Julius Muller Eugen Klein Augusta Curiel Anna Curiel Theodore Van Lelyveld Hendrik Doijer
De Ware Tijd: Suriname ‘van toen’ komt tot leven in fotoboek – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom's book 'Wij Slaven van Suriname' is being translated into Serbian to spread the history of Suriname. 8

Shamila Walker Sabajo Svensen Benny Shermain Koster
De Ware Tijd: Surinaamse cultuur verovert Belgrado tijdens eerste project van Stichting Kondre Kulturu – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Kolf referenced Anton de Kom in his acceptance speech, highlighting the importance of representation in history education. 8

Daniel Kolf Jan Ernst Matzeliger Anthony Nesty Letitia Vriesde Lieve Hugo
De Ware Tijd: Daniël Kolf wint toneelprijs Theo d’Or – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is known for his work 'Wij slaven van Suriname', which introduced Tessa Leuwsha to the historical figure Boni. 9

Tessa Leuwsha Boni Martin Luther King Malcolm X Muhammad Ali Saidiya Hartman Femke Halsema Ahmed Marcouch
De Ware Tijd: Tessa Leuwsha geeft Boni ontnomen identiteit terug – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom's book is being distributed to libraries and schools in Suriname to honor his legacy. 9

Kevin Headley Carl Haarnack Jerry Egger Chandrikapersad Santokhi
De Ware Tijd: Bibliotheken verrijkt met ‘Wij slaven van Suriname’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Anton de Kom is highlighted in the series as a significant figure connected to both Amsterdam and The Hague. 9

Rudy Van Der Beek Nicchelle Buyne Chayenne Del Prado Nikita Krouwel Giani Kasanmonadi Bakita Pietrowicz
De Ware Tijd: Jongeren centraal in zesdelige serie slavernijverleden Den Haag – de Ware Tijd