Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming was an English author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer best known for creating the iconic character James Bond. He wrote a series of novels featuring the British secret agent, starting with 'Casino Royale' in 1953, which established Bond as a cultural phenomenon and led to a successful film franchise. Fleming's experiences in naval intelligence during World War II heavily influenced his writing, infusing his stories with authenticity and adventure. His work has left a lasting legacy in both literature and cinema, shaping the spy genre for generations.
Born on May 28, 1908 (116 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 80,882 | $2,700,000 | 3,217$ |
| Greece | 2 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 9,382 | $190,000 | 171$ |
| France | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,218 | $2,700,000 | 1,333$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,435 | $2,000,000 | 643$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,112 | $700,000 | 494$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,009 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 2,687 | $55,000 | 17$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 12 | 236,455,337 | 158,925 | $8,795,000 | 6,112$ |
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United Kingdom:
The true defilers of the authentic Bond have been at work for decades, making films that bear little relation to creator Ian Fleming’s original.
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New Zealand:
Ian Fleming was inspired to write the James Bond books while serving as a Naval Intelligence Officer.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Fleming is the creator of the James Bond character and plots.
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Serbia:
Ian Fleming is the author who created the character of James Bond.
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United Kingdom:
Ian Fleming is the author who originally created the character of James Bond in 1953.
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Portugal:
Ian Fleming is the author of the series of books on which the James Bond films are based.
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Greece:
Ian Fleming created the character of James Bond in his novels.
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Italy:
The franchise was born from the novels of Ian Fleming.
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France:
Ian Fleming is the writer who imagined the character of James Bond.
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Switzerland:
Ian Fleming is the author of the original James Bond books from which the film character was adapted.
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