Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth

author United Kingdom

Frederick Forsyth was a renowned British author and former intelligence agent, known for his gripping thrillers that combined meticulous research with compelling narratives. Born in 1938, Forsyth served as a fighter pilot before transitioning to journalism, where he gained firsthand experience covering significant historical events, including the attempted assassination of Charles de Gaulle. His debut novel, 'The Day of the Jackal,' published in 1971, became an international bestseller and established him as a master of the espionage genre. Over his prolific career, Forsyth published over 25 books, selling more than 75 million copies worldwide. He was honored with numerous awards, including being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). Forsyth passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Born on Aug 27, 1938 (86 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,892
Power
131$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hungary 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 9,660,351 7,892 $160,000 131$
Totals 1 9,660,351 7,892 $160,000 131$
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Denmark Denmark: Frederick Forsyth was a British author known for his successful thrillers inspired by his experiences as a foreign correspondent and in intelligence. 9

Politiken: ’Hvis du vil have et interessant liv, skal du sgu bare gå ud og finde det’«

Iceland Iceland: Frederick Forsyth was a renowned British author known for his bestselling novel The Day of the Jackal. 9

Morgunblaðið: Forsyth kveður

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Frederick Forsyth was a British writer and reporter known for his suspense books that blend fiction and reality. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: un legado en cine y literatura desde “El día del chacal” en 1971

India India: Frederick Forsyth was a British novelist known for his bestsellers like ‘The Day of the Jackal’ and ‘The Dogs of War’. 7

The Times of India: How Frederick Forsyth dodged Putin and went on to sell 75mn books