Martin McGuinness
Martin McGuinness was an influential Northern Irish politician and a key figure in the peace process in Northern Ireland, serving as the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2017. A member of the Sinn Féin party, he was a prominent advocate for the rights of the nationalist community and played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. McGuinness's legacy is marked by his transition from a paramilitary leader in the Provisional Irish Republican Army to a statesman dedicated to political dialogue and reconciliation.
Born on May 23, 1950 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,286 | $240,000 | 124$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,145 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,226,709 | 7,431 | $245,100 | 126$ |
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Ireland:
Martin McGuinness was the education minister who unilaterally abolished Northern Ireland’s secondary school selection exam in 2002.
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Portugal:
Martin McGuinness was a Catholic leader of Sinn Féin and a key figure in the peace negotiations.
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United Kingdom:
Flanagan's support for Martin McGuinness’s 2011 bid for Ireland’s presidency brought more ire.
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Italy:
Martin McGuinness was involved in a historic handshake with Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast.
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Australia:
Martin McGuinness is noted for a historic handshake with the late Queen.
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