William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. His works, including classics like 'Hamlet,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' and 'Macbeth,' have had a profound influence on literature and the performing arts. Shakespeare's unique ability to capture human emotions and complex characters continues to resonate with audiences today.
Born on Apr 23, 1564 (461 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3 | 5.67 | 0.27% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 15,187 | $5,100 | 15$ |
| New Zealand | 2 | 8.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 9,653 | $210,000 | 420$ |
| Uruguay | 2 | 6.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 3,473,730 | 7,183 | $54,000 | 112$ |
| Paraguay | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 7,132,538 | 14,449 | $38,000 | 77$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 15,736 | $700,000 | 1,273$ |
| Belarus | 2 | 8.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 9,449,323 | 19,266 | $60,000 | 122$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,791 | $82,000 | 77$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 1.56% | +0% | 38,137 | 596 | $6,900 | 108$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 23,394 | $1,380,000 | 1,266$ |
| France | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 66,066 | $2,700,000 | 2,733$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,211 | $1,400,000 | 1,294$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,476 | $190,000 | 173$ |
| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 30,671 | $230,000 | 214$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,054 | $108,000 | 98$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 92,002 | $340,000 | 321$ |
| Totals | 22 | 352,420,867 | 379,735 | $7,504,000 | 8,303$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
William Shakespeare is referenced as a playwright whose works are mandatory reading in England.
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Uruguay:
William Shakespeare is the central figure around whom the story of 'Hamnet' revolves.
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Vietnam:
Tập Cận Bình has a passion for world literature and discussed William Shakespeare during the meeting.
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Belarus:
Maria found comfort in reading Shakespeare's works while in prison.
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Ecuador:
Mescal interpreta a William Shakespeare, mientras que Buckley da vida a Agnes, su esposa.
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Paraguay:
Hamnet explores the relationship between the legendary playwright William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway.
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Peru:
Shakespeare presents a character named 'Rumor' in his work 'Henry IV'.
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Ireland:
Imagine if William Shakespeare felt a similar urge to indulge the famously rowdy groundlings in the audience of the Globe Theatre.
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New Zealand:
William Shakespeare is the renowned playwright whose son is the subject of the book Hamnet.
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Greece:
William Shakespeare's family story is narrated in the film 'Hamnet'.
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