Clare Hollingworth
English journalist and war correspondent
English journalist and war correspondent
Thinkers & Philosophers
United Kingdom
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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