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 (112 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 22,658 | $48,000 | 38$ |
| France | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 50,404 | $2,700,000 | 2,085$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 29,771 | $155,000 | 106$ |
| Totals | 3 | 137,443,216 | 102,833 | $2,903,000 | 2,229$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ukraine:
Robert Capa's iconic images from the Spanish Civil War and D-Day have become classics of war photography.
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France:
Robert Capa is known for his famous photograph 'Death of a Republican Soldier' taken during the Spanish Civil War.
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Venezuela:
Robert Capa was one of the founders of Magnum Photos, known for his war photography.
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Germany:
Robert Capa captured the moment when US soldier Raymond J. Bowman died in Leipzig during World War II.
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Hungary:
Robert Capa was a renowned war photographer who worked alongside Jevgenyij Haldej.
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Taiwan:
Robert Capa is a legendary photojournalist known for using Leica cameras throughout his career.
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Australia:
Robert Capa used the term 'slackers' to describe young people who came of age immediately after WWII.
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Germany:
Robert Capa captured the moment when US soldier Raymond J. Bowman was killed in Leipzig shortly before the end of World War II.
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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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