Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a Bengali poet, playwright, musician, and artist, who became the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He is celebrated for his profound literary works, including 'Gitanjali,' which reflects his philosophical and spiritual thoughts. Tagore was also a social reformer and a key figure in the Indian independence movement, advocating for cultural and educational reform, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and thinkers around the globe.
Born on May 07, 1861 (165 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.26% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 433,393 | $350,000 | 921$ |
| China | 1 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 1,402,112,000 | 2,873,180 | $14,000,000 | 28,689$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,566,801,383 | 3,306,573 | $14,350,000 | 29,610$ |
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China:
Xi Jinping quoted Tagore during his visit to India, reflecting on the poet's insights about humility and greatness.
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Bangladesh:
Rabindranath Tagore's poetry greatly influenced Syed Mujtaba Ali.
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India:
Rabindranath Tagore founded Visva-Bharati University in West Bengal in 1921 to challenge narrow, nationalistic education.
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India:
Rabindranath Tagore was so touched by Kesarbai Kerkar's performance that he personally penned a letter expressing the impact of her melodies.
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Italy:
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Nobel laureate from Asia and a key figure in Bengali Renaissance.
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India:
PM Modi invoked Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy of human connection during his speech.
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Canada:
Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913.
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Ireland:
Rabindranath Tagore is mentioned as a Nobel Prize winner for literature who created his art under British rule.
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India:
Maulana Mujaddidi said that, following Rabindranath Tagore’s advice, it had been agreed that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram would be used.
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Switzerland:
Rabindranath Tagore is a giant of Bengali literature and has significantly shaped Kolkata's cultural reputation.
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