Raphael Lemkin
Raphael Lemkin was a Polish-Jewish lawyer best known for coining the term 'genocide' and for his tireless advocacy for the prevention of such crimes. His efforts were instrumental in the adoption of the Genocide Convention by the United Nations in 1948, marking a significant milestone in international law.
Born on Jun 24, 1900 (124 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,078 | $450,000 | 180$ |
| Totals | 1 | 45,195,774 | 18,078 | $450,000 | 180$ |
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Argentina:
Raphael Lemkin, a Polish lawyer and survivor of Nazi concentration camps, fought for the international community to recognize and punish genocide.
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Switzerland:
Raphael Lemkin formulated the definition of genocide after World War II.
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Sweden:
Raphaël Lemkin coined the term 'genocide' and lost many family members during World War II.
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Hungary:
Raphael Lemkin was a Polish lawyer who coined the term 'genocide' to describe the systematic extermination of the European Jewish population.
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Switzerland:
Lemkin is known for coining the term 'genocide' and was instrumental in the establishment of international law against such crimes.
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