Clare Hollingworth

English journalist and war correspondent

Clare Hollingworth - English journalist and war correspondent
Born

October 10th, 1911
113 years ago

Died

January 10th, 2017
8 years ago — 105 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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Began a journalism career in the late 1930s, covering significant events during World War II. Reported the outbreak of the war after discovering the German invasion of Poland while stationed in Danzig. Later worked for various major publications including The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, covering international conflicts throughout her career. Spent years in different countries including China and Vietnam, documenting political changes and social issues. Continued to work as a journalist until her retirement in the 1980s and remained a notable figure in journalism until passing in 2017.

Reported the first news of World War II

Covered conflicts in China and Vietnam

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