Frantz Fanon
Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) was a Martinican psychiatrist, philosopher, and revolutionary, known for his influential works on decolonization and the psychological effects of colonialism, particularly his seminal texts 'Black Skin, White Masks' and 'The Wretched of the Earth'. He served as the head of the psychiatry department at the Blida-Joinville Hospital in Algeria during the 1950s, where he developed innovative approaches to mental health care that challenged colonial and racist ideologies.
Born on Jul 20, 1925 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 432 | $73,000 | 50$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 31 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Spain | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Totals | 3 | 47,419,998 | 19,461 | $1,480,800 | 625$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Frantz Fanon wrote about the psychological effects of colonization, which Tsitsi Dangarembga references in her work.
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Luxembourg:
Frantz Fanon is the subject of the biopic 'Fanon', which tells his story.
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Monaco:
Frantz Fanon is portrayed as a unique psychiatrist from Martinique who was appointed head of service at a psychiatric hospital in Algeria.
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United Kingdom:
Frantz Fanon’s words describe cultures as living entities continually grasped anew through interaction with the wider world.
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Uruguay:
Fanon's theories of violence against colonialism influenced Hamas's calculations.
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Luxembourg:
Frantz Fanon is the subject of the biopic 'Fanon' which documents the devastations of colonialism.
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Jamaica:
Frantz Fanon is included in a discussion about influential thinkers on colonialism.
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New Zealand:
Hilal draws on the theories of anti-colonialist philosopher Frantz Fanon, who wrote of the internalized racism of colonized or oppressed peoples.
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Tunisia:
Frantz Fanon was a psychiatrist, writer, and activist from Martinique who made significant contributions to the field of psychiatry and the struggle for Algerian independence.
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Tunisia:
Fanon was a psychiatrist, writer, and activist known for his work on the psychological effects of colonization.
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