Robert Capa
Robert Capa was a renowned Hungarian war photographer and photojournalist, best known for his iconic images capturing the realities of war. He co-founded the Magnum Photos cooperative and is particularly famous for his photographs of the D-Day landings during World War II. Capa's work has significantly influenced the field of photojournalism, emphasizing the importance of capturing the human experience in conflict. His adventurous spirit and dedication to documenting history have left a lasting impact on visual storytelling.
Born on Apr 22, 1913 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 405,821 | $1,119,000 | 1,660$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 31 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 4 | 341,448,868 | 424,023 | $3,826,800 | 2,389$ |
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Monaco:
Robert Capa immortalized the death of soldier Raymond J. Bowman in his photograph.
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United Kingdom:
Capa's famous war photograph raised questions about its authenticity after his death.
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Indonesia:
Robert Capa co-founded the Magnum photo agency with Henri Cartier-Bresson and other photographers.
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Indonesia:
Robert Capa was one of the co-founders of the Magnum photo agency alongside Henri Cartier-Bresson.
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Ireland:
Robert Capa photographed Anjelica Huston and her older brother as toddlers.
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United Kingdom:
Robert Capa was a renowned war photographer known for his impactful narratives.
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Luxembourg:
Robert Capa is recognized as a significant photographer who utilized Leica cameras in his photography.
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United Kingdom:
War photographer Robert Capa photographed Anjelica Huston and her brother as toddlers.
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