George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist, renowned for his wit and social commentary. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 and is best known for plays such as 'Pygmalion' and 'Saint Joan,' which challenge societal norms and explore complex human themes.
Born on Jul 26, 1856 (168 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,190 | $530,000 | 272$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,475 | $350,000 | 189$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,386 | $1,380,000 | 724$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,635 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 43,520 | $67,000 | 94$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,556 | $210,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 8 | 194,454,826 | 130,855 | $5,252,000 | 2,885$ |
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New Zealand:
George Bernard Shaw is referenced for coining the term 'bardolatry' to describe the excessive reverence for Shakespeare.
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Ghana:
George Bernard Shaw was the counsel for Agyekum in his legal battle for freedom.
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Switzerland:
George Bernard Shaw is mentioned for his defense of the Soviet Union against claims of famine.
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Colombia:
George Bernard Shaw is recognized as a great Irish thinker who commented on the nature of debt.
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Australia:
Playwright George Bernard Shaw offering theatre tickets to his friend, Winston Churchill.
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Italy:
Roberto D’Agostino quotes George Bernard Shaw about creating oneself.
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Sweden:
George Bernard Shaw is known to be from Woking.
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Jamaica:
He bluntly stated that political careers are often filled with ignorance.
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Lithuania:
Alfas Ivanauskas quotes George Bernard Shaw in his book to emphasize the importance of creativity.
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Ireland:
George Bernard Shaw wrote a lot of letters in his lifetime.
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