Clark Olofsson

Clark Olofsson

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Clark Olofsson is a notorious Swedish criminal whose life story inspired the term 'Stockholm Syndrome.' His life has been depicted in a miniseries where he is portrayed as a bank robber with a complex personality.

Born on Feb 01, 1947 (79 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
8,736
Power
458$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Sweden 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 10,099,265 8,736 $530,000 458$
Totals 1 10,099,265 8,736 $530,000 458$
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Recent Mentions

Sweden Sweden: Clark Olofsson is referenced alongside Janne Olsson in a discussion about Stockholm syndrome. 5

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Sweden Sweden: Clark Olofsson has passed away at the age of 78 and is best known for his involvement in the Norrmalmstorg drama in 1973. 5

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Switzerland Switzerland: Clark Olofsson was a notorious criminal in Sweden who became a cult figure despite his life of crime. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Stockholm-Syndrom: Clark Olofsson ist tot

Czech Republic Czech Republic: Clark Olofsson was known for coining the term Stockholm syndrome. 5

Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES): Zemřel Clark Olofsson, dal světu pojem Stockholmský syndrom

Portugal Portugal: Clark Olofsson was a Swedish criminal known for his involvement in a bank robbery that inspired the term 'Stockholm syndrome'. 5

Público: Morreu Clark Olofsson, o criminoso sueco na origem da “síndrome de Estocolmo” | Óbito

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Clark Olofsson was one of the two charismatic criminals involved in the kidnapping that gave the world the term 'Stockholm syndrome'. 5

BBC: Criminal who helped inspire Stockholm Syndrome term dies aged 78