Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde was an Irish poet, playwright, and novelist, renowned for his wit, flamboyant style, and brilliant works such as 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' A leading figure of the Aesthetic Movement in the late 19th century, Wilde's works often explored themes of beauty, morality, and the complexities of human nature, leaving a lasting impact on literature and culture.
Born on Oct 16, 1854 (171 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4 | 7.50 | 0.38% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 20,840 | $5,100 | 21$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
| Norway | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,095 | $403,000 | 379$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,500 | $160,000 | 174$ |
| Romania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,489 | $250,000 | 227$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,945 | $56,000 | 52$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,092 | $1,400,000 | 1,290$ |
| Totals | 10 | 96,837,621 | 106,945 | $2,974,100 | 2,789$ |
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Spain:
Neil Hannon studied in the same school as Oscar Wilde.
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Slovenia:
Oscar Wilde is quoted in the text regarding identity and self-perception.
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Ireland:
Oscar Wilde was imprisoned because of his homosexuality that was illegal in England at the time.
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Ireland:
Oscar Wilde is celebrated for his contributions to literature and is regarded as a gay icon.
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Ireland:
Oscar Wilde was a friend of Frank Harris and sought refuge on the French Riviera after his release from prison.
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Hungary:
Oscar Wilde was a prominent writer and a leading figure in the aesthetic movement.
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Romania:
Oscar Wilde is considered the most famous aesthetic writer in the English language.
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Switzerland:
Oscar Wilde's works were among those performed at the theater before it became a cinema.
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Ireland:
It was Irishman Oscar Wilde who wrote that 'the way of paradoxes is the way of truth.'
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Norway:
Oscar Wilde is also buried in the celebrity cemetery in Paris.
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