Robert Capa

January 9, 2024
Photographer

Quick Facts

Robert Capa
Full Name Robert Capa
Occupation Photographer
Date Of Birth Oct 22, 1913(1913-10-22)
Age 111
Date Of Death 1954-05-25
Birthplace Budapest
Country Hungary
Horoscope Libra

Robert Capa Biography

Name Robert Capa
Birthday Oct 22
Birth Year 1913
Place Of Birth Budapest
Birth Country Hungary
Birth Sign Libra
Parents Dezső Friedmann, Julianna Henrietta Berkovits

Robert Capa is one of the most popular and richest Photographer who was born on October 22, 1913 in Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian war photographer, who documented the Battle of Normandy at Omaha Beach and the liberation of Paris during World War II.

His first photograph was His first published photograph depicted Leon Trotsky making a speech in Copenhagen. giving a speech in Copenhagen.

He fell in love with During the end of World War II, he became the lover of actress Ingrid Bergman, who was touring in Europe to entertain American soldiers. during World War II. She was traveling through Europe to entertain American soldiers.

Robert Capa Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Photographer
House Living in own house.

Robert Capa is one of the richest Photographer from Hungary. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Capa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He moved to France in 1933 because of Nazism’s rise and became a freelance journalist.

He covered five wars: The Spanish Civil War and the Second Sino-Japanese War. World War II. 1948 Arab-Israeli War. First Indochina War.

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Who is Robert Capa Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Photographer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Hungary. Robert Capa celebrates birthday on October 22 of every year.

What is Robert Capa most famous photo?

His photographs from this conflict, including his most famous image, Death of a Loyalist Soldier (1936), were heralded almost immediately for their stunning impact; Picture Post termed him “the greatest war photographer in the world” in 1938.

What was Robert Capa best known for?

While Capa is best known for his war photographs , his portrait of Picasso and Gilot is an important example of the artist’s lighter side. Capa had a lively social life, surrounding himself with a circle of talented and famous friends, including Picasso.

How did Robert Capa death?

On 25 May 1954, the regiment was passing through a dangerous area under fire when Capa decided to leave his jeep and go up the road to photograph the advance. Capa was killed when he stepped on a landmine near the road. He was 40 at the time of his death.

Why did Robert Capa change his name?

He tried to find work as a freelance journalist and it was here that he changed his name to Robert Capa, mainly because he thought it would sound more American.

Who captured the famous Falling Soldier?

Marina Ginesta, a 17-year-old communist militant, overlooking Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Marina Ginestà became famous due to the photo taken by Juan Guzmán on the rooftop of Hotel Colón, Barcelona during the July 1936 military uprising in Barcelona.

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