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1200–1299

The 13th century

Whose working lives fell in the 13th century. Books are measured from 1800 and readers from 2015, so for this period we can say who lived then, not who was talked about then.

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 13th century, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

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  1. 1Louis IX of FranceLouis IX of France1214–1270 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures12 decades
  2. 2Frederick II, Holy Roman EmperorFrederick II, Holy Roman Emperor1194–1250 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures22 decades
  3. 3John, King of EnglandJohn, King of England1166–1216 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures3 decades
  4. 4Edward I of EnglandEdward I of England1239–1307 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures10 decades
  5. 5Philip II of FrancePhilip II of France1165–1223 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  6. 6Henry III of EnglandHenry III of England1207–1272 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures5 decades
  7. 7Louis VIII of FranceLouis VIII of France1187–1226 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  8. 8Philip III of FrancePhilip III of France1245–1285 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  9. 9Rudolf I of GermanyRudolf I of Germany1218–1291 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  10. 10Wolfram von EschenbachWolfram von Eschenbach1170–1220 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures18 decades
  11. 11Otto IV, Holy Roman EmperorOtto IV, Holy Roman Emperor1175–1218 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  12. 12Blanche of CastileBlanche of Castile1188–1252 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures22 decades
  13. 13Peter III of AragonPeter III of Aragon1240–1285 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures21 decades
  14. 14Albert I of GermanyAlbert I of Germany1255–1308 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Historical Figures0 decades
  15. 15Ottokar II of BohemiaOttokar II of Bohemia1233–1278 · Historical Figures0 decades
  16. 16JochiJochi1182–1225 · Historical Figures5 decades
  17. 17ToluiTolui1191–1232 · Historical Figures2 decades
  18. 18Conrad IV of GermanyConrad IV of Germany1228–1254 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  19. 19Isabella of AngoulêmeIsabella of Angoulême1188–1246 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  20. 20William of RubruckWilliam of Rubruck1220–1293 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures5 decades
  21. 21Beatrice PortinariBeatrice Portinari1266–1290 · Historical Figures22 decades
  22. 22Berengaria of NavarreBerengaria of Navarre1165–1230 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1 decades
  23. 23SubutaiSubutai1175–1248 · Historical Figures2 decades
  24. 24Charles II of NaplesCharles II of Naples1254–1309 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures0 decades
  25. 25Denis I of PortugalDenis I of Portugal1261–1325 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  26. 26SKSunjata Keïta1190–1255 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  27. 27Eleanor of CastileEleanor of Castile1241–1290 · Historical Figures18 decades
  28. 28Isabella I of JerusalemIsabella I of Jerusalem1172–1205 · Historical Figures0 decades
  29. 29Andronikos II PalaiologosAndronikos II Palaiologos1259–1332 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures0 decades
  30. 30John of ScotlandJohn of Scotland1249–1314 · Historical Figures0 decades
  31. 31Andrew II of HungaryAndrew II of Hungary1175–1235 · Historical Figures0 decades
  32. 32Güyük KhanGüyük Khan1206–1248 · Historical Figures0 decades
  33. 33Béla IV of HungaryBéla IV of Hungary1206–1270 · Historical Figures0 decades
  34. 34Hedwig of SilesiaHedwig of Silesia1174–1243 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  35. 35Władysław I the Elbow-highWładysław I the Elbow-high1260–1333 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  36. 36William II of HollandWilliam II of Holland1228–1256 · Historical Figures0 decades
  37. 37Afonso III of PortugalAfonso III of Portugal1210–1279 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Historical Figures0 decades
  38. 38Valdemar II of DenmarkValdemar II of Denmark1170–1241 · Historical Figures0 decades
  39. 39Wenceslaus I of BohemiaWenceslaus I of Bohemia1205–1253 · Historical Figures0 decades
  40. 40Alexander III of ScotlandAlexander III of Scotland1241–1286 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures0 decades
  41. 41Baldwin I, Latin EmperorBaldwin I, Latin Emperor1172–1205 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures10 decades
  42. 42Alexios IV AngelosAlexios IV Angelos1182–1204 · Historical Figures0 decades
  43. 43Ottokar I of BohemiaOttokar I of Bohemia1167–1230 · Historical Figures0 decades
  44. 44Manco CápacManco Cápac1200–1230 · Historical Figures0 decades
  45. 45Agnes of MeraniaAgnes of Merania1172–1201 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  46. 46Robert I, Count of ArtoisRobert I, Count of Artois1216–1250 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  47. 47Ladislaus IV of HungaryLadislaus IV of Hungary1262–1290 · Historical Figures0 decades
  48. 48Jalal ad-Din MingburnuJalal ad-Din Mingburnu1199–1231 · Historical Figures0 decades
  49. 49Baldwin II, Latin EmperorBaldwin II, Latin Emperor1217–1273 · Historical Figures22 decades
  50. 50Abaqa KhanAbaqa Khan1234–1282 · Historical Figures0 decades
  51. 51Kaloyan of BulgariaKaloyan of Bulgaria1168–1207 · Historical Figures0 decades
  52. 52Alfonso IX of LeónAlfonso IX of León1171–1230 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0 decades
  53. 53Llywelyn ap GruffuddLlywelyn ap Gruffudd1220–1282 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures2 decades
  54. 54Henry Raspe, Landgrave of ThuringiaHenry Raspe, Landgrave of Thuringia1202–1247 · Historical Figures0 decades
  55. 55Margaret, Maid of NorwayMargaret, Maid of Norway1283–1290 · 🇳🇴 Norway · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  56. 56John III Doukas VatatzesJohn III Doukas Vatatzes1192–1254 · Historical Figures0 decades
  57. 57Arthur IArthur I1187–1203 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures16 decades
  58. 58Töregene KhatunTöregene Khatun1185–1246 · Historical Figures0 decades
  59. 59Peter II of AragonPeter II of Aragon1177–1213 · Historical Figures0 decades
  60. 60Maria of MontferratMaria of Montferrat1192–1212 · Historical Figures0 decades
  61. 61Constance of AragonConstance of Aragon1179–1222 · Historical Figures0 decades
  62. 62Theodore II LaskarisTheodore II Laskaris1221–1258 · Historical Figures0 decades
  63. 63Alexander II of ScotlandAlexander II of Scotland1198–1249 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures0 decades
  64. 64Llywelyn the GreatLlywelyn the Great1173–1240 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures0 decades
  65. 65Alphonse, Count of PoitiersAlphonse, Count of Poitiers1220–1271 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures19 decades
  66. 66Frederick II, Duke of AustriaFrederick II, Duke of Austria1211–1246 · Historical Figures22 decades
  67. 67YAYaqut al-Hamawi1178–1229 · Historical Figures0 decades
  68. 68Louis II, Duke of BavariaLouis II, Duke of Bavaria1229–1294 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures16 decades
  69. 69Robert II of BurgundyRobert II of Burgundy1248–1306 · Historical Figures0 decades
  70. 70Afonso II of PortugalAfonso II of Portugal1185–1223 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Historical Figures0 decades
  71. 71ArghunArghun1258–1291 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  72. 72Otto V or III, Duke of BavariaOtto V or III, Duke of Bavaria1261–1312 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  73. 73Kayqubad IKayqubad I1190–1237 · Historical Figures0 decades
  74. 74Kinga of PolandKinga of Poland1224–1292 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  75. 75Rani PadmavatiRani Padmavatidied 1303 · 🇮🇳 India · Historical Figures0 decades
  76. 76Elisabeth of SwabiaElisabeth of Swabia1205–1235 · Historical Figures14 decades
  77. 77Thomas I, Count of SavoyThomas I, Count of Savoydied 1233 · Historical Figures22 decades
  78. 78Theobald III, Count of ChampagneTheobald III, Count of Champagne1179–1201 · Historical Figures0 decades
  79. 79Abel, King of DenmarkAbel, King of Denmark1218–1252 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  80. 80Robert II, Count of ArtoisRobert II, Count of Artois1250–1302 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  81. 81QalawunQalawun1222–1290 · Historical Figures3 decades
  82. 82Alfonso III of AragonAlfonso III of Aragon1265–1291 · Historical Figures0 decades
  83. 83Henry I the BeardedHenry I the Bearded1165–1238 · Historical Figures0 decades
  84. 84Stephen V of HungaryStephen V of Hungary1239–1272 · Historical Figures0 decades
  85. 85Eric V of DenmarkEric V of Denmark1249–1286 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  86. 86Rudolf II, Duke of AustriaRudolf II, Duke of Austria1270–1290 · Historical Figures16 decades
  87. 87Ivan Asen II of BulgariaIvan Asen II of Bulgaria1190–1241 · Historical Figures0 decades
  88. 88Eric II of NorwayEric II of Norway1268–1299 · 🇳🇴 Norway · Historical Figures0 decades
  89. 89Henry V, Count of LuxembourgHenry V, Count of Luxembourg1216–1281 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  90. 90Eric IV of DenmarkEric IV of Denmark1216–1250 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  91. 91Emeric, King of HungaryEmeric, King of Hungary1174–1204 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  92. 92Beatrice of SavoyBeatrice of Savoy1198–1267 · Historical Figures0 decades
  93. 93Otto the ChildOtto the Child1204–1252 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  94. 94Ram KhamhaengRam Khamhaeng1239–1298 · Historical Figures1 decades
  95. 95Marie of ChampagneMarie of Champagne1174–1204 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures21 decades
  96. 96Magnus VI of NorwayMagnus VI of Norway1238–1280 · 🇳🇴 Norway · Historical Figures0 decades
  97. 97Odo III, Duke of BurgundyOdo III, Duke of Burgundy1166–1218 · Historical Figures0 decades
  98. 98Hugh III of CyprusHugh III of Cyprus1235–1284 · Historical Figures0 decades
  99. 99TsuchimikadoTsuchimikado1196–1231 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  100. 100Yaroslav II of VladimirYaroslav II of Vladimir1191–1246 · Historical Figuresnot measured—

How this is measured

  • Placing people in time. Each person belongs to the century in which they were most active — around age 35, and never after their death.
  • Who ranks highest. Within a century, people are ranked where two independent signals agree: how many of the world’s Wikipedia language editions cover them, and how many people actually read about them. Article counts alone can be lifted by a person’s own circle; readers cannot.
  • Fame in print. The curves count how often a name appears in Google Books from 1800 to 2019, as a share of all the words printed each year, in the person’s own language wherever that corpus exists. Those decades are over, so each measurement is made once and kept.
  • What is left out. A lifetime is measured only from 1820, when there is enough print to judge; the five years after a death are skipped as obituaries; and a name shared with someone equally notable is credited to neither.