Lázaro Luis Zamenhof

Lázaro Luis Zamenhof

linguist Poland

Lázaro Luis Zamenhof was a Polish-Jewish ophthalmologist and linguist best known for creating Esperanto, a constructed international auxiliary language designed to foster communication among people of different native languages. Born on December 15, 1859, Zamenhof published the first book on Esperanto in 1887, aiming to promote peace and understanding through a simplified linguistic structure with regular grammar rules. His vision was to provide a neutral linguistic platform to bridge cultural divides, which has led to a global community of Esperanto speakers. Zamenhof's contributions extend beyond language, as he was also an advocate for cultural exchange and international harmony.

Born on Apr 15, 1859 (165 years old)

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0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,039
Power
37$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 3,039 $62,000 37$
Totals 1 5,094,118 3,039 $62,000 37$
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