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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  1. 1Catherine of SienaCatherine of Siena1347–1380 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians18 decades
  2. 2Ivan I of MoscowIvan I of Moscow1288–1340 · Politicians0 decades
  3. 3OrhanOrhan1281–1362 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politiciansnot measured—
  4. 4Jan ŽižkaJan Žižka1360–1424 · Politicians0 decades
  5. 5John of GauntJohn of Gaunt1340–1399 · Politicians22 decades
  6. 6Philip the BoldPhilip the Bold1342–1404 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  7. 7Władysław II JagiełłoWładysław II Jagiełło1362–1434 · Politicians0 decades
  8. 8Alfonso XI of Castile and LeonAlfonso XI of Castile and Leon1311–1350 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  9. 9Charles, Count of ValoisCharles, Count of Valois1270–1325 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  10. 10John I of Castile and LeonJohn I of Castile and Leon1358–1390 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  11. 11John I of PortugalJohn I of Portugal1357–1433 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Politicians0 decades
  12. 12Casimir III the GreatCasimir III the Great1310–1370 · Politicians0 decades
  13. 13Elizabeth of AragonElizabeth of Aragon1271–1336 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians22 decades
  14. 14VytautasVytautas1350–1430 · Politiciansnot measured—
  15. 15Manuel II PalaiologosManuel II Palaiologos1350–1425 · Politicians0 decades
  16. 16Dmitry DonskoyDmitry Donskoy1350–1389 · Politicians0 decades
  17. 17Robert II of ScotlandRobert II of Scotland1316–1390 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians0 decades
  18. 18Rupert, King of GermanyRupert, King of Germany1352–1410 · Politiciansnot measured—
  19. 19Peter I of PortugalPeter I of Portugal1320–1367 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Politicians0 decades
  20. 20Mikhail of TverMikhail of Tver1271–1318 · Politicians20 decades
  21. 21Clement VIIClement VII1342–1394 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians22 decades
  22. 22Joanna I of NaplesJoanna I of Naples1326–1382 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians0 decades
  23. 23Inês de CastroInês de Castro1320–1355 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0 decades
  24. 24Charles III of NaplesCharles III of Naples1345–1386 · Politicians12 decades
  25. 25Cola di RienzoCola di Rienzo1313–1354 · Politicians10 decades
  26. 26Joan of BurgundyJoan of Burgundy1293–1349 · Politicians0 decades
  27. 27Lazar of SerbiaLazar of Serbia1329–1389 · Politicians0 decades
  28. 28Margaret III, Countess of FlandersMargaret III, Countess of Flanders1350–1405 · Politicians0 decades
  29. 29Owain GlyndŵrOwain Glyndŵr1354–1415 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians0 decades
  30. 30Blanche of LancasterBlanche of Lancaster1342–1368 · Politicians0 decades
  31. 31Gian Galeazzo ViscontiGian Galeazzo Visconti1351–1402 · Politicians9 decades
  32. 32Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of YorkEdmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York1341–1402 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians10 decades
  33. 33Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of MarchRoger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March1287–1330 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians22 decades
  34. 34Joan II of NavarreJoan II of Navarre1311–1349 · Politicians0 decades
  35. 35Étienne MarcelÉtienne Marcel1315–1358 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians20 decades
  36. 36Jobst of MoraviaJobst of Moravia1351–1411 · Politicians0 decades
  37. 37Anne of BohemiaAnne of Bohemia1366–1394 · Politicians17 decades
  38. 38Robert, King of NaplesRobert, King of Naples1277–1343 · Politiciansnot measured—
  39. 39Andrew III of HungaryAndrew III of Hungary1265–1301 · Politicians0 decades
  40. 40Empress GiEmpress Gi1315–1369 · 🇰🇷 South Korea · Politiciansnot measured—
  41. 41Robert III of ScotlandRobert III of Scotland1330–1406 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians0 decades
  42. 42Magnus IV of SwedenMagnus IV of Sweden1316–1374 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Politiciansnot measured—
  43. 43Constance of Castile, Duchess of LancasterConstance of Castile, Duchess of Lancaster1354–1394 · Politicians13 decades
  44. 44Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of CornwallPiers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall1284–1312 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  45. 45Alauddin KhaljiAlauddin Khalji1266–1316 · 🇮🇳 India · Politicians1 decades
  46. 46APAlaeddin Pasha1281–1333 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politicians0 decades
  47. 47Joan of KentJoan of Kent1328–1385 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians9 decades
  48. 48Albert I, Duke of BavariaAlbert I, Duke of Bavaria1336–1404 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians22 decades
  49. 49Ivan II of MoscowIvan II of Moscow1326–1359 · Politicians0 decades
  50. 50John BallJohn Ball1338–1381 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians22 decades
  51. 51Nuno Álvares PereiraNuno Álvares Pereira1360–1431 · Politicians0 decades
  52. 52Edward BalliolEdward Balliol1283–1364 · Politicians6 decades
  53. 53Mahaut, Countess of ArtoisMahaut, Countess of Artois1269–1329 · Politiciansnot measured—
  54. 54Joan I, Countess of AuvergneJoan I, Countess of Auvergne1326–1360 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  55. 55Hugh Despenser the YoungerHugh Despenser the Younger1286–1326 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians0 decades
  56. 56Amadeus VAmadeus Vdied 1323 · Politicians0 decades
  57. 57Margaret II, Countess of HainautMargaret II, Countess of Hainaut1311–1356 · Politicians0 decades
  58. 58Louis II, Count of FlandersLouis II, Count of Flanders1330–1384 · Politicians22 decades
  59. 59William I, Count of HainautWilliam I, Count of Hainaut1287–1337 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  60. 60Andrea DandoloAndrea Dandolo1306–1354 · Politicians22 decades
  61. 61Ayurbarwada Buyantu KhanAyurbarwada Buyantu Khan1285–1320 · Politiciansnot measured—
  62. 62Margaret of BavariaMargaret of Bavaria1363–1423 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians0 decades
  63. 63Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of LancasterHenry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster1310–1361 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians0 decades
  64. 64Jacob van ArteveldeJacob van Artevelde1290–1345 · Politicians0 decades
  65. 65Maria, Queen of SicilyMaria, Queen of Sicily1363–1401 · Politicians4 decades
  66. 66Coluccio SalutatiColuccio Salutati1331–1406 · Politicians9 decades
  67. 67Yury of MoscowYury of Moscow1281–1325 · Politicians0 decades
  68. 68TToqto'a1314–1355 · Politicians5 decades
  69. 69Joan III, Countess of BurgundyJoan III, Countess of Burgundy1308–1347 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  70. 70Marco CornaroMarco Cornaro1285–1368 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians0 decades
  71. 71Vuk BrankovićVuk Branković1345–1397 · Politicians0 decades
  72. 72EdiguEdigu1352–1419 · Politicians0 decades
  73. 73Margaret I, Countess of BurgundyMargaret I, Countess of Burgundy1309–1382 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  74. 74Blanche of AnjouBlanche of Anjou1283–1310 · Politicians0 decades
  75. 75Galeazzo II ViscontiGaleazzo II Visconti1320–1378 · Politicians0 decades
  76. 76Abu Sa'id Bahadur KhanAbu Sa'id Bahadur Khan1305–1335 · Politicians0 decades
  77. 77Catherine of CourtenayCatherine of Courtenay1274–1307 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians14 decades
  78. 78Marjorie BruceMarjorie Bruce1296–1316 · Politicians0 decades
  79. 79William I, Duke of BavariaWilliam I, Duke of Bavaria1330–1389 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians22 decades
  80. 80Joan, Duchess of BrittanyJoan, Duchess of Brittany1319–1384 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  81. 81Simeon of MoscowSimeon of Moscow1316–1353 · Politicians0 decades
  82. 82Charles I, Lord of MonacoCharles I, Lord of Monaco1290–1357 · Politicians5 decades
  83. 83Pierre II, Count of AlençonPierre II, Count of Alençon1340–1404 · Politicians0 decades
  84. 84Saray Malik KatunSaray Malik Katun1341–1405 · Politiciansnot measured—
  85. 85William II of HainautWilliam II of Hainaut1317–1345 · Politiciansnot measured—
  86. 86Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of KentEdmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent1301–1330 · Politiciansnot measured—
  87. 87Bernard VII, Count of ArmagnacBernard VII, Count of Armagnac1364–1418 · Politicians1 decades
  88. 88Gajah MadaGajah Mada1290–1364 · Politicians5 decades
  89. 89Joanna, Duchess of BrabantJoanna, Duchess of Brabant1322–1406 · Politiciansnot measured—
  90. 90BarquqBarquq1339–1399 · Politicians4 decades
  91. 91Joanna of FlandersJoanna of Flanders1295–1374 · Politicians0 decades
  92. 92Rinchinbal KhanRinchinbal Khan1326–1332 · Politiciansnot measured—
  93. 93Frederick III the SimpleFrederick III the Simple1342–1377 · Politiciansnot measured—
  94. 94Abu Inan FarisAbu Inan Faris1329–1358 · Politicians0 decades
  95. 95John IIJohn II1275–1312 · Politicians22 decades
  96. 96Eleanor of WoodstockEleanor of Woodstock1318–1355 · Politicians0 decades
  97. 97John IIIJohn III1300–1355 · Politicians22 decades
  98. 98Hermann II, Count of CeljeHermann II, Count of Celje1361–1435 · Politicians0 decades
  99. 99Azzone ViscontiAzzone Visconti1302–1339 · Politicians0 decades
  100. 100Jean de VienneJean de Vienne1340–1396 · Politicians22 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.