Fernando Pessoa
Fernando Pessoa was a Portuguese poet, writer, and literary critic, recognized for his unique use of heteronyms, each with distinct biographies and writing styles. His profound and often enigmatic poetry has cemented his status as one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century.
Born on Jun 13, 1888 (136 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 37,884 | $2,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 444 | $73,000 | 52$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,761 | $240,000 | 136$ |
| Totals | 3 | 76,096,198 | 44,089 | $3,013,000 | 1,755$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa appears as a ghost in the story of Ricardo Reis.
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Luxembourg:
Fernando Pessoa's multifaceted work is adapted by Robert Wilson for the stage.
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France:
Fernando Pessoa invented fictional authors with their own biographies and works.
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Norway:
Fernando Pessoa is quoted for his insightful perspective on procrastination.
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Liechtenstein:
Fernando Pessoa is honored with a mural in the Café Bertrand.
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Liechtenstein:
Fernando Pessoa is known as the greatest finge of the Portuguese language, writing under four different heteronyms.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa is mentioned as a prominent figure who visited Tavares.
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Liechtenstein:
Fernando Pessoa is referenced in relation to his thoughts on language and identity.
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Liechtenstein:
Fernando Pessoa is remembered by Maria Homem as a significant literary figure linked to her father.
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Portugal:
Deidda has created several albums based on the poetry of Fernando Pessoa.
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