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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,849 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| China | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 630,163 | $14,000,000 | 6,292$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 279,106 | $1,119,000 | 1,142$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,867 | $210,000 | 125$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
| Totals | 5 | 1,959,393,386 | 1,062,273 | $19,529,000 | 9,419$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
William Shakespeare was the first historical character seen on the reverse side of banknotes a decade after 1970.
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New Zealand:
William Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet is being produced by the Auckland Theatre Company.
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Indonesia:
William Shakespeare is quoted regarding the significance of names.
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Brazil:
William Shakespeare's work 'Romeo and Juliet' reflects the struggles of youth and love.
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China:
William Shakespeare is a famous playwright whose works are celebrated worldwide.
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Croatia:
William Shakespeare is referenced as the inspiration for the musical picture book 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
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Slovakia:
William Shakespeare's works are featured prominently in the festival.
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Saudi Arabia:
The term 'Shylock' refers to the villainous Jewish moneylender in Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'.
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United Kingdom:
Images of historical characters, starting with William Shakespeare, were first seen on the reverse side a decade later.
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Pakistan:
A quote from William Shakespeare is used to illustrate the chaos of the situation.
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