Kurt Westergaard
Kurt Westergaard was a Danish cartoonist best known for his controversial depiction of the Prophet Muhammad with a bomb in his turban, an illustration that became a focal point in the global debate over free speech and religious offense.
Born on Jul 13, 1935 (90 years old)
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Peru:
Kurt Westergaard was the creator of the most iconic caricature of Mahoma and lived under police protection due to threats.
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Denmark:
Kurt Westergaard's drawing of Muhammad with a bomb in his turban sparked international outrage.
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Canada:
Kurt Westergaard, the cartoonist who penned the most controversial of the cartoons depicting Muhammed with a bomb in his turban, only saved his own life by fleeing into a panic room when attacked.
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