Bobby Sands
Bobby Sands was an Irish nationalist and member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) who became internationally known for his role in the 1981 hunger strike, during which he and other prisoners protested for political status. Sands died after 66 days without food, and his sacrifice became a symbol of the struggle for Irish republicanism. His legacy continues to inspire movements for justice and political rights, and he is remembered as a martyr for his cause.
Born on Mar 09, 1954 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,387 | $160,000 | 172$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 10,387 | $160,000 | 172$ |
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Hungary:
Bobby Sands was a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army who died after a 66-day hunger strike in a Belfast prison.
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Ireland:
Bobby Sands is remembered for his famous quotation about laughter and his role in the Irish struggle.
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Ireland:
Gerry Adams recalls meeting a young Bobby Sands after being interned without trial.
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Ireland:
Bobby Sands was elected during the byelection that created the 'Armalite and Ballot Box' strategy.
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Ireland:
Bobby Sands is noted for possibly going back to William de Sandes.
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South Africa:
The article mentions a portrait of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands.
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Greece:
Copo references Bobby Sands in discussing the narratives that attracted him to far-right ideologies.
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Ireland:
Joe McNally clings to a famous phrase by Bobby Sands about revenge and the laughter of children.
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Greece:
Bobby Sands was a leading member of the IRA who died during the hunger strike in 1981.
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New Zealand:
Bobby Sands is remembered as a hunger striker and IRA member in murals along Falls Rd.
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