Claim profile
1300–1399

The 14th century

Whose working lives fell in the 14th 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 14th century, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

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FieldAllHistorical FiguresPoliticiansWritersModelsArtistsAcademicsReligious FiguresActorsMusiciansScientists
  1. 1Philip IV of FrancePhilip IV of France1268–1314 · 🇫🇷 France · Models5 decades
  2. 2Charles V of FranceCharles V of France1338–1380 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures1 decades
  3. 3Philip VI of FrancePhilip VI of France1293–1350 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  4. 4Louis X of FranceLouis X of France1289–1316 · 🇫🇷 France · Models0 decades
  5. 5Christine de PizanChristine de Pizan1364–1430 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers7 decades
  6. 6John II of FranceJohn II of France1319–1364 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  7. 7Charles IV of FranceCharles IV of France1294–1328 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  8. 8Pope Gregory XIPope Gregory XI1329–1378 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures22 decades
  9. 9Philip V of FrancePhilip V of France1293–1322 · 🇫🇷 France · Models0 decades
  10. 10Isabella of FranceIsabella of France1295–1358 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures11 decades
  11. 11Jacques de MolayJacques de Molaydied 1314 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  12. 12Saint RochSaint Roch1293–1327 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures10 decades
  13. 13Nicolas FlamelNicolas Flamel1335–1418 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  14. 14Pope Urban VPope Urban V1310–1370 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures22 decades
  15. 15Pope Clement VIPope Clement VI1291–1352 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures18 decades
  16. 16Philip the BoldPhilip the Bold1342–1404 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  17. 17Pope Benedict XIIPope Benedict XII1280–1342 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures2 decades
  18. 18Henry VII, Holy Roman EmperorHenry VII, Holy Roman Emperor1275–1313 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  19. 19Guillaume de MachautGuillaume de Machaut1300–1377 · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians19 decades
  20. 20Charles, Count of ValoisCharles, Count of Valois1270–1325 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  21. 21Joan I of NavarreJoan I of Navarre1273–1305 · 🇫🇷 France · Models0 decades
  22. 22John I of FranceJohn I of France1316–1316 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  23. 23Pope Innocent VIPope Innocent VI1282–1362 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures4 decades
  24. 24Philippa of HainaultPhilippa of Hainault1310–1369 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures12 decades
  25. 25Martin of AragonMartin of Aragon1356–1410 · 🇫🇷 France · Models1 decades
  26. 26Jean BuridanJean Buridan1295–1358 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0 decades
  27. 27Jean FroissartJean Froissart1337–1410 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers22 decades
  28. 28Bertrand du GuesclinBertrand du Guesclin1320–1380 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures16 decades
  29. 29Charles II of NavarreCharles II of Navarre1332–1387 · 🇫🇷 France · Models1 decades
  30. 30Clement VIIClement VII1342–1394 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians22 decades
  31. 31Clementia of HungaryClementia of Hungary1293–1328 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  32. 32Louis ILouis I1339–1384 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  33. 33Joanna of BourbonJoanna of Bourbon1338–1378 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  34. 34Joan II, Countess of BurgundyJoan II, Countess of Burgundy1288–1330 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  35. 35Louis I, Duke of BourbonLouis I, Duke of Bourbon1279–1341 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  36. 36Étienne MarcelÉtienne Marcel1315–1358 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians20 decades
  37. 37John, Duke of BerryJohn, Duke of Berry1340–1416 · 🇫🇷 France20 decades
  38. 38Bonne of LuxembourgBonne of Luxembourg1315–1349 · 🇫🇷 France20 decades
  39. 39Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of CornwallPiers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall1284–1312 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  40. 40Margaret of FranceMargaret of France1282–1318 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  41. 41Jean de BéthencourtJean de Béthencourt1362–1425 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  42. 42James IJames I1321–1362 · 🇫🇷 Francenot measured—
  43. 43Pierre d'AillyPierre d'Ailly1350–1420 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics13 decades
  44. 44Charles, Duke of BrittanyCharles, Duke of Brittany1319–1364 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  45. 45Peter IPeter I1311–1356 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  46. 46EDEustache Deschamps1340–1406 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers22 decades
  47. 47Joan I, Countess of AuvergneJoan I, Countess of Auvergne1326–1360 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  48. 48John III, Duke of BrittanyJohn III, Duke of Brittany1286–1341 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  49. 49Marie of LuxembourgMarie of Luxembourg1304–1324 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  50. 50William I, Count of HainautWilliam I, Count of Hainaut1287–1337 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  51. 51Rainier I of Monaco, Lord of CagnesRainier I of Monaco, Lord of Cagnes1267–1314 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  52. 52Joan III, Countess of BurgundyJoan III, Countess of Burgundy1308–1347 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  53. 53Blanche of ValoisBlanche of Valois1316–1348 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  54. 54Margaret I, Countess of BurgundyMargaret I, Countess of Burgundy1309–1382 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  55. 55Jeanne de ClissonJeanne de Clisson1300–1359 · 🇫🇷 France10 decades
  56. 56Charles II, Count of AlençonCharles II, Count of Alençon1297–1346 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  57. 57Catherine of CourtenayCatherine of Courtenay1274–1307 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians14 decades
  58. 58Joan, Duchess of BrittanyJoan, Duchess of Brittany1319–1384 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  59. 59Isabella of Valois, Duchess of BourbonIsabella of Valois, Duchess of Bourbon1313–1383 · 🇫🇷 France20 decades
  60. 60Philip I, Prince of TarantoPhilip I, Prince of Taranto1278–1331 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  61. 61Charles II of LorraineCharles II of Lorraine1364–1431 · 🇫🇷 France1 decades
  62. 62Olivier de ClissonOlivier de Clisson1336–1407 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  63. 63Joan of Valois, Countess of HainautJoan of Valois, Countess of Hainaut1294–1352 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  64. 64Rudolph, Duke of LorraineRudolph, Duke of Lorraine1320–1346 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  65. 65Guillaume CaleGuillaume Cale1310–1358 · 🇫🇷 France · Activists20 decades
  66. 66John I, Duke of LorraineJohn I, Duke of Lorraine1346–1390 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  67. 67Blanche of France, Duchess of AustriaBlanche of France, Duchess of Austria1278–1305 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures21 decades
  68. 68Enguerrand VII, Lord of CoucyEnguerrand VII, Lord of Coucy1339–1397 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  69. 69Guillaume TirelGuillaume Tirel1312–1395 · 🇫🇷 France · Chefs4 decades
  70. 70Matthias of ArrasMatthias of Arras1290–1352 · 🇫🇷 France · Architects2 decades
  71. 71Walter VI, Count of BrienneWalter VI, Count of Brienne1302–1356 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  72. 72Philip of BurgundyPhilip of Burgundy1323–1346 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  73. 73Isabella of BurgundyIsabella of Burgundy1270–1323 · 🇫🇷 France1 decades
  74. 74Frederick IV, Duke of LorraineFrederick IV, Duke of Lorraine1282–1329 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  75. 75Charles de La CerdaCharles de La Cerda1327–1354 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  76. 76Walter V, Count of BrienneWalter V, Count of Brienne1278–1311 · 🇫🇷 France · Models0 decades
  77. 77Marie of Valois, Duchess of BarMarie of Valois, Duchess of Bar1344–1404 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  78. 78Humbert II of ViennoisHumbert II of Viennois1312–1355 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0 decades
  79. 79Mary of AvesnesMary of Avesnes1280–1354 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures2 decades
  80. 80Dieudonné de GozonDieudonné de Gozon1350–1353 · 🇫🇷 France5 decades
  81. 81Robert I, Duke of BarRobert I, Duke of Bar1344–1411 · 🇫🇷 Francenot measured—
  82. 82Philip of Artois, Count of EuPhilip of Artois, Count of Eu1358–1397 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  83. 83Mahaut of ChâtillonMahaut of Châtillon1293–1358 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  84. 84John of Artois, Count of EuJohn of Artois, Count of Eu1321–1387 · 🇫🇷 France9 decades
  85. 85MCMatthew, Count of Foix1363–1398 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  86. 86CICharles III, Count of Alençon1337–1375 · 🇫🇷 Francenot measured—
  87. 87Baude CordierBaude Cordierborn 1364 · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0 decades
  88. 88Marie of Valois, Duchess of CalabriaMarie of Valois, Duchess of Calabria1309–1332 · 🇫🇷 France9 decades
  89. 89EIEdward I, Count of Bar1296–1336 · 🇫🇷 Francenot measured—
  90. 90Perenelle FlamelPerenelle Flamel1320–1397 · 🇫🇷 Francenot measured—
  91. 91KBKalonymus ben Kalonymus1286–1328 · 🇫🇷 France · Writersnot measured—
  92. 92Jean PucelleJean Pucelle1300–1334 · 🇫🇷 France11 decades
  93. 93Robert, Count of BurgundyRobert, Count of Burgundy1300–1315 · 🇫🇷 France10 decades
  94. 94Bertrand du PougetBertrand du Pouget1280–1352 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures6 decades
  95. 95Charles d'ÉvreuxCharles d'Évreux1306–1336 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  96. 96Henry IV, Count of BarHenry IV, Count of Bar1315–1344 · 🇫🇷 France0 decades
  97. 97Gaston I, Count of FoixGaston I, Count of Foix1287–1315 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  98. 98Gaston II, Count of FoixGaston II, Count of Foix1305–1343 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  99. 99John I, Count of ArmagnacJohn I, Count of Armagnacdied 1373 · 🇫🇷 France22 decades
  100. 100André de LongjumeauAndré de Longjumeau1300–1300 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures8 decades

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.