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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 3 | 8.67 | 0.14% | +20% | 38,137 | 65 | $6,900 | 12$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 10,447 | $240,000 | 246$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 6.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,244 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 6 | 10,790,833 | 11,756 | $249,000 | 263$ |
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Recent Mentions
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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Cabo Verde:
Fernando Pessoa is cited to support the author's view on the role of mediators in literature.
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United Kingdom:
The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa is one of the books on Jason Allen-Paisant's bedside table.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa is fictionalized in a narrative exploring his relationship with Edgar Allan Poe.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pessoa is depicted in a narrative that imagines correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft.
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Greece:
Fernando Pessoa did boring office work like many others.
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