Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker and historian best known for his work 'Democracy in America,' published in the 1830s. His analysis of American society and politics provided profound insights into the nature of democracy, liberty, and social equality. Tocqueville's observations about the strengths and weaknesses of democratic governance continue to resonate in contemporary political discourse, particularly regarding the interplay between individualism and community.
Born on Jul 29, 1805 (220 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 46,225 | $2,000,000 | 1,529$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,571 | $700,000 | 532$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 19,466 | $1,380,000 | 1,053$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,924 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,943 | $15,000 | 20$ |
| India | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,063,177 | $2,900,000 | 2,234$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,482,611,884 | 1,143,306 | $7,000,100 | 5,372$ |
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India:
Alexis de Tocqueville was a political thinker whose ideas about democracy and rights are referenced in relation to Kennedy's speech.
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Jamaica:
Alexis de Tocqueville chronicled the idealism and determination of those forging a new vision of social relations in the United States.
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Italy:
Alexis de Tocqueville is noted for his immortal analysis of the superiority of American democracy.
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Ireland:
De Tocqueville observed the American character and the role of money in society.
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Switzerland:
Alexis de Tocqueville traveled to the USA in 1831 and wrote one of the most significant analyses of democracy in history.
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Australia:
Alexis de Tocqueville attributed America’s democratic character to its immigrant makeup.
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Ireland:
Custine travelled to Imperial Russia in 1839, four years after his fellow aristocrat, Alexis de Tocqueville, published Democracy in America.
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Gabon:
Alexis de Tocqueville's concept of 'despotisme doux' is referenced in relation to the government's approach to social dialogue.
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Indonesia:
Tocqueville is mentioned as an observer of American politics and society.
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Indonesia:
Alexis de Tocqueville emphasized that citizen associations are a 'school of democracy'.
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