Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American actress and inventor, renowned for her beauty and groundbreaking contributions to technology, particularly in the field of frequency-hopping spread spectrum which is foundational for modern wireless communication. Her legacy continues to inspire discussions about women's roles in STEM fields.
Born on Nov 09, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,100 | $89,000 | 83$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,847,910 | 10,100 | $89,000 | 83$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Depp presents phrases written in graffiti about actress Hedy Lamarr in his collection honoring her.
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France:
Hedy Lamarr was considered 'the most beautiful woman in the world' and was a Hollywood actress who also worked on communication inventions.
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Serbia:
Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood actress and inventor who developed a frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology during World War II.
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Bolivia:
Hedy Lamarr made important contributions to telecommunications technology.
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Costa Rica:
Hedy Lamarr played Delilah in Samson and Delilah (1949).
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Costa Rica:
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian actress and inventor who contributed to the development of technology that became the basis for wifi.
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Montenegro:
Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress and inventor, created technology that later enabled the development of WiFi.
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Taiwan:
Hedy Lamarr is introduced to the public through a musical theater piece at the event.
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Croatia:
Hedy Lamarr co-invented frequency hopping spread spectrum technology during World War II, which laid the groundwork for modern wireless communication.
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France:
Hedy Lamarr is mentioned as a Hollywood star who could serve as an inspiration for young girls.
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