Richard Sorge
Richard Sorge was a Soviet spy born on October 4, 1895, near Baku, Azerbaijan. Often referred to as the 'Soviet James Bond', he created an extensive espionage network while posing as a journalist in China and Japan. His intelligence reports, particularly during World War II, were considered crucial, with some historians arguing that his information significantly influenced the course of the war in Europe.
Born on Oct 04, 1895 (129 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,095 | $700,000 | 493$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 6,095 | $700,000 | 493$ |
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Richard Sorge is a spy whose biography was also presented by Isabel Kreitz.
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Richard Sorge was a Soviet agent whose intelligence significantly influenced the course of World War II.
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