Ryszard Kapuściński
Ryszard Kapuściński was a renowned Polish journalist and writer, celebrated for his impactful reporting and literary style. His works often focused on conflict and human rights, emphasizing the importance of journalism in illuminating truths that might otherwise remain hidden. Kapuściński's experiences in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East provided him with unique insights into the complexities of global politics, and his books, such as 'The Emperor' and 'Shah of Shahs', are considered classics of modern journalism.
Born on Mar 13, 1918 (107 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 25,847 | $155,000 | 92$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,958 | $530,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,833,027 | 31,805 | $685,000 | 405$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sweden:
Ryszard Kapuscinski was a correspondent for the state news agency in communist Poland who reported on numerous civil wars and revolutions.
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Ukraine:
Ryszard Kapuściński describes the history of the Pahlavi dynasty and the actions of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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Ireland:
Ryszard Kapuściński is mentioned in relation to a literary award that the author was nominated for.
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Belarus:
Ryszard Kapuściński was a journalist and military intelligence agent who observed the situation in Africa during decolonization and liberation movements.
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Cabo Verde:
Ryszard Kapuściński is mentioned as a significant figure in literary journalism.
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Venezuela:
Ryszard Kapuściński stated that 'power does not consist in winning elections, but in deciding who can compete in them'.
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Peru:
Ryszard Kapuściński was a prominent Polish writer who also played as a goalkeeper.
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Belarus:
Ryszard Kapuściński wrote 'Another Day of Life', a book about the war in Angola.
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Bolivia:
Ryszard Kapuściński defines the role of journalists as illuminating the truth rather than merely exposing wrongdoing.
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