Claim profile
1800–1809

The 1800s

Whose names filled the books of the 1800s — anyone at all, however long dead — counted as mentions per million words printed, so a period that simply published more does not inflate anyone.

Talked about then

Whose names appeared most in French books during the 1800s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish7,423French1,684German1,517Italian1,236Spanish574Hebrew41Russian23
  1. 1VoltaireVoltaire1694–1778 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers50
  2. 2Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV of France1638–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures32
  3. 3Louis XVI of FranceLouis XVI of France1754–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures19
  4. 4MolièreMolière1622–1673 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers13
  5. 5Louis XV of FranceLouis XV of France1710–1774 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures11
  6. 6MontesquieuMontesquieu1689–1755 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics8.6
  7. 7Louis XII of FranceLouis XII of France1462–1515 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures5.1
  8. 8Henry II of FranceHenry II of France1519–1559 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians4.4
  9. 9HIHenry II, Count of Euborn 1160 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France4.4
  10. 10Philip V of SpainPhilip V of Spain1683–1746 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians3.0
  11. 11Olivier de SerresOlivier de Serres1539–1619 · 16th century · Writers2.0
  12. 12Marie de' MediciMarie de' Medici1575–1642 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.9
  13. 13Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de MaintenonFrançoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon1635–1719 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics1.8
  14. 14Pierre de MarivauxPierre de Marivaux1688–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.6
  15. 15Francis II of FranceFrancis II of France1544–1560 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.6
  16. 16Pope Julius IIPope Julius II1443–1513 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures1.3
  17. 17François FénelonFrançois Fénelon1651–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures1.2
  18. 18Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de BrantômePierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantôme1540–1614 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.1
  19. 19Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette1755–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures1.1
  20. 20Francis de SalesFrancis de Sales1567–1622 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures1.1
  21. 21Gustav III of SwedenGustav III of Sweden1746–1792 · 18th century · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Politicians0.93
  22. 22Louis XVIII of FranceLouis XVIII of France1755–1824 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.92
  23. 23Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de MontespanFrançoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan1640–1707 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.80
  24. 24Claude MichelClaude Michel1738–1814 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.74
  25. 25Johann BernoulliJohann Bernoulli1667–1748 · 18th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Academics0.68
  26. 26Anne of BrittanyAnne of Brittany1477–1514 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.66
  27. 27Pope John XXIIPope John XXII1244–1334 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.61
  28. 28Thomas CorneilleThomas Corneille1625–1709 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.60
  29. 29Charles de Lorraine de VaudémontCharles de Lorraine de Vaudémont1561–1587 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.59
  30. 30Charles of LorraineCharles of Lorraine1567–1607 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.59
  31. 31Vincent de PaulVincent de Paul1581–1660 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.59
  32. 32Lucien BonaparteLucien Bonaparte1775–1840 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.57
  33. 33Firmin DidotFirmin Didot1764–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.55
  34. 34Joseph BonaparteJoseph Bonaparte1768–1844 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.55
  35. 35Joan of ArcJoan of Arc1412–1431 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France0.54
  36. 36Pope Clement VPope Clement V1264–1314 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.54
  37. 37Diane de PoitiersDiane de Poitiers1499–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.52
  38. 38Louis RacineLouis Racine1692–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.52
  39. 39Margaret of ValoisMargaret of Valois1553–1615 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.49
  40. 40Louis XVII of FranceLouis XVII of France1785–1795 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.46
  41. 41Germain PilonGermain Pilon1525–1590 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.46
  42. 42Bernard de JussieuBernard de Jussieu1699–1777 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists0.41
  43. 43NostradamusNostradamus1503–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.40
  44. 44Pierre CorneillePierre Corneille1606–1684 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.40
  45. 45La GrangeLa Grange1635–1692 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors0.39
  46. 46Madame de PompadourMadame de Pompadour1721–1764 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.38
  47. 47Camille DesmoulinsCamille Desmoulins1760–1794 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Journalists0.36
  48. 48Jean-Jacques RousseauJean-Jacques Rousseau1712–1778 · 18th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Academics0.36
  49. 49Philippe II, Duke of OrléansPhilippe II, Duke of Orléans1674–1723 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.35
  50. 50Philippe I, Duke of OrléansPhilippe I, Duke of Orléans1640–1701 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.35
  51. 51Mary of BurgundyMary of Burgundy1457–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.35
  52. 52Jacob BernoulliJacob Bernoulli1655–1705 · 17th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Academics0.34
  53. 53Ambroise ParéAmbroise Paré1510–1590 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Doctors0.33
  54. 54Charlotte CordayCharlotte Corday1768–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.33
  55. 55Jacques ClémentJacques Clément1567–1589 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.32
  56. 56Louis de Bourbon, Count of ClermontLouis de Bourbon, Count of Clermont1709–1771 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.31
  57. 57Louis de Bourbon, Bishop of LiègeLouis de Bourbon, Bishop of Liège1438–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.31
  58. 58Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of PenthièvreLouis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of Penthièvre1725–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.31
  59. 59Louis, Count of VermandoisLouis, Count of Vermandois1667–1683 · 17th century0.31
  60. 60Louis, Count of SoissonsLouis, Count of Soissons1604–1641 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.31
  61. 61Margaret of Austria, Duchess of SavoyMargaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy1480–1530 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0.30
  62. 62Anne de MontmorencyAnne de Montmorency1493–1567 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.27
  63. 63Charles V, Holy Roman EmperorCharles V, Holy Roman Emperor1500–1558 · 16th century · Historical Figures0.27
  64. 64Gaston of Foix, Duke of NemoursGaston of Foix, Duke of Nemours1489–1512 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.24
  65. 65Jean GoujonJean Goujon1510–1567 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Architects0.24
  66. 66Joan of Valois, Queen of NavarreJoan of Valois, Queen of Navarre1343–1373 · 14th century · Historical Figures0.23
  67. 67Joan of France, Duchess of BrittanyJoan of France, Duchess of Brittany1391–1433 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France0.23
  68. 68Joan of Valois, Duchess of BourbonJoan of Valois, Duchess of Bourbon1435–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.23
  69. 69Joan of ValoisJoan of Valois1464–1505 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France0.23
  70. 70Charles PerraultCharles Perrault1628–1703 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.22
  71. 71Pope Gregory XIPope Gregory XI1329–1378 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.22
  72. 72Jeanne d'AlbretJeanne d'Albret1528–1572 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.21
  73. 73Charles BonnetCharles Bonnet1720–1793 · 18th century · Academics0.20
  74. 74Charles X of FranceCharles X of France1757–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.20
  75. 75Louis, Grand DauphinLouis, Grand Dauphin1661–1711 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.19
  76. 76Louis, Duke of BurgundyLouis, Duke of Burgundy1682–1712 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.19
  77. 77Prince Louis, Duke of BurgundyPrince Louis, Duke of Burgundy1751–1761 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.19
  78. 78Louis, Dauphin of FranceLouis, Dauphin of France1729–1765 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.19
  79. 79Louis, Dauphin of France, Duke of BrittanyLouis, Dauphin of France, Duke of Brittany1707–1712 · 18th century0.19
  80. 80Louis of FranceLouis of France1244–1260 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France0.19
  81. 81Henrietta of EnglandHenrietta of England1644–1670 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.19
  82. 82Pope Clement IVPope Clement IV1190–1268 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.19
  83. 83Antoine Quentin Fouquier-TinvilleAntoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville1746–1795 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.19
  84. 84Pope Urban VPope Urban V1310–1370 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.19
  85. 85Louis BonaparteLouis Bonaparte1778–1846 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.19
  86. 86Nicolas PoussinNicolas Poussin1594–1665 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.18
  87. 87Antoine of NavarreAntoine of Navarre1518–1562 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.18
  88. 88Charles, Count of SoissonsCharles, Count of Soissons1566–1612 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.18
  89. 89Peter of NavarrePeter of Navarre1366–1412 · 15th century0.18
  90. 90Jean RacineJean Racine1639–1699 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.17
  91. 91Clémence IsaureClémence Isaure1450–1513 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0.16
  92. 92Louis of ToulouseLouis of Toulouse1274–1297 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France0.16
  93. 93Richard SimonRichard Simon1638–1712 · 17th century · Actors0.16
  94. 94Gabrielle d'EstréesGabrielle d'Estrées1573–1599 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.16
  95. 95Philip of FrancePhilip of France1116–1131 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.16
  96. 96POPhilip of France, Archdeacon of Parisdied 1161 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.16
  97. 97Toussaint LouvertureToussaint Louverture1743–1803 · 18th century · Politicians0.16
  98. 98La ClaironLa Clairon1723–1803 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors0.16
  99. 99Bernard PalissyBernard Palissy1510–1589 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists0.15
  100. 100Charles, Duke of OrléansCharles, Duke of Orléans1394–1465 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.14

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 1800s, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1NapoleonNapoleon1769–1821 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures22 decades
  2. 2Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven1770–1827 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Musicians21 decades
  3. 3Georg Wilhelm Friedrich HegelGeorg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel1770–1831 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics21 decades
  4. 4Alexander von HumboldtAlexander von Humboldt1769–1859 · Historical Figures8 decades
  5. 5Andrew JacksonAndrew Jackson1767–1845 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22 decades
  6. 6Caspar David FriedrichCaspar David Friedrich1774–1840 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Artists11 decades
  7. 7Louis Philippe ILouis Philippe I1773–1850 · 🇫🇷 France · Models19 decades
  8. 8Francis II, Holy Roman EmperorFrancis II, Holy Roman Emperor1768–183522 decades
  9. 9François-René de ChateaubriandFrançois-René de Chateaubriand1768–1848 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers11 decades
  10. 10William IV of the United KingdomWilliam IV of the United Kingdom1765–1837 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures22 decades
  11. 11NovalisNovalis1772–1801 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers22 decades
  12. 12Ivan KrylovIvan Krylov1769–1844 · Writers18 decades
  13. 13Germaine de StaëlGermaine de Staël1766–1817 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers10 decades
  14. 14Klemens von MetternichKlemens von Metternich1773–1859 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians0 decades
  15. 15Walter ScottWalter Scott1771–1832 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers22 decades
  16. 16John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams1767–1848 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22 decades
  17. 17Pope Gregory XVIPope Gregory XVI1765–1846 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures19 decades
  18. 18Friedrich HölderlinFriedrich Hölderlin1770–1843 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers18 decades
  19. 19Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of WellingtonArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington1769–1852 · Politiciansnot measured—
  20. 20Nikolay KaramzinNikolay Karamzin1766–1826 · Writers20 decades
  21. 21Joachim MuratJoachim Murat1767–1815 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians21 decades
  22. 22William Henry HarrisonWilliam Henry Harrison1773–1841 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22 decades
  23. 23Wilhelm von HumboldtWilhelm von Humboldt1767–1835 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics22 decades
  24. 24Joseph FourierJoseph Fourier1768–1830 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics11 decades
  25. 25Thomas Robert MalthusThomas Robert Malthus1766–1834 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics8 decades
  26. 26Joseph BonaparteJoseph Bonaparte1768–1844 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians22 decades
  27. 27John DaltonJohn Dalton1766–1844 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists22 decades
  28. 28David RicardoDavid Ricardo1772–1823 · Academics21 decades
  29. 29Frederick William III of PrussiaFrederick William III of Prussia1770–1840 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  30. 30Muhammad Ali of EgyptMuhammad Ali of Egypt1769–1849 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politicians0 decades
  31. 31William WordsworthWilliam Wordsworth1770–1850 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers22 decades
  32. 32Georges CuvierGeorges Cuvier1769–1832 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists21 decades
  33. 33Benjamin ConstantBenjamin Constant1767–1830 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Politicians22 decades
  34. 34Charles FourierCharles Fourier1772–1837 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics19 decades
  35. 35Nicéphore NiépceNicéphore Niépce1765–1833 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists6 decades
  36. 36Michel NeyMichel Ney1769–1815 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians18 decades
  37. 37Manuel BelgranoManuel Belgrano1770–1820 · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians21 decades
  38. 38Samuel Taylor ColeridgeSamuel Taylor Coleridge1772–1834 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers19 decades
  39. 39Pyotr BagrationPyotr Bagration1765–1812 · Historical Figures7 decades
  40. 40Friedrich SchleiermacherFriedrich Schleiermacher1768–1834 · Academics21 decades
  41. 41William I of the NetherlandsWilliam I of the Netherlands1772–1843 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Historical Figures0 decades
  42. 42Thomas YoungThomas Young1773–1829 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists22 decades
  43. 43Robert OwenRobert Owen1771–1858 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Founders22 decades
  44. 44José María MorelosJosé María Morelos1765–1815 · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Religious Figures21 decades
  45. 45Jean LannesJean Lannes1769–1809 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures1 decades
  46. 46Frederick VI of DenmarkFrederick VI of Denmark1768–1839 · Historical Figures0 decades
  47. 47TecumsehTecumseh1768–1813 · 🇺🇸 United Statesnot measured—
  48. 48Louis-Nicolas DavoutLouis-Nicolas Davout1770–1823 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  49. 49Ernest Augustus, King of HanoverErnest Augustus, King of Hanover1771–1851 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians0 decades
  50. 50Robert FultonRobert Fulton1765–1815 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists22 decades
  51. 51John VI of PortugalJohn VI of Portugal1767–1826 · 🇵🇹 Portugal0 decades
  52. 52Joseph Radetzky von RadetzJoseph Radetzky von Radetz1766–1858 · Politiciansnot measured—
  53. 53Richard TrevithickRichard Trevithick1771–1833 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists19 decades
  54. 54Archduke Charles, Duke of TeschenArchduke Charles, Duke of Teschen1771–1847not measured—
  55. 55Jean-de-Dieu SoultJean-de-Dieu Soult1769–1851 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  56. 56José Gaspar Rodríguez de FranciaJosé Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia1766–1840 · Politicians13 decades
  57. 57Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and StrathearnPrince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn1767–1820 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  58. 58Mustafa IVMustafa IV1779–1808 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Models0 decades
  59. 59Fath-Ali Shah QajarFath-Ali Shah Qajar1772–1834 · Historical Figures0 decades
  60. 60Caroline of BrunswickCaroline of Brunswick1768–1821 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians16 decades
  61. 61SequoyahSequoyah1770–1843 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists16 decades
  62. 62George CanningGeorge Canning1770–1827 · Politicians22 decades
  63. 63Friedrich SchlegelFriedrich Schlegel1772–1829 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers22 decades
  64. 64Maria Theresa of Naples and SicilyMaria Theresa of Naples and Sicily1772–1807 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Musiciansnot measured—
  65. 65Andreas HoferAndreas Hofer1767–1810 · 🇮🇹 Italy22 decades
  66. 66Matthew FlindersMatthew Flinders1774–1814 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures15 decades
  67. 67Emma, Lady HamiltonEmma, Lady Hamilton1765–1815 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians1 decades
  68. 68Meriwether LewisMeriwether Lewis1774–1809 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures19 decades
  69. 69Bertel ThorvaldsenBertel Thorvaldsen1770–1844 · Artists1 decades
  70. 70Manuel GodoyManuel Godoy1767–1851 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians22 decades
  71. 71William ClarkWilliam Clark1770–1838 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures22 decades
  72. 72Anne Catherine EmmerichAnne Catherine Emmerich1774–1824 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers8 decades
  73. 73Auguste de MarmontAuguste de Marmont1774–1852 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot measured—
  74. 74Henri ChristopheHenri Christophe1767–1820 · Politicians9 decades
  75. 75Charles Felix of SavoyCharles Felix of Savoy1765–1831 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures0 decades
  76. 76Mungo ParkMungo Park1771–1806 · Historical Figures22 decades
  77. 77KarađorđeKarađorđe1768–1817 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Activists0 decades
  78. 78Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of LiverpoolRobert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool1770–1828 · Politiciansnot measured—
  79. 79Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of SussexPrince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex1773–1843 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  80. 80Emperor KōkakuEmperor Kōkaku1771–1840 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  81. 81Rachel JacksonRachel Jackson1767–1828 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians7 decades
  82. 82Robert BrownRobert Brown1773–1858 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists22 decades
  83. 83Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of TuscanyFerdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany1769–1824 · Politicians0 decades
  84. 84Robert SoutheyRobert Southey1774–1843 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers22 decades
  85. 85Ludwig TieckLudwig Tieck1773–1853 · Writers9 decades
  86. 86Daniel D. TompkinsDaniel D. Tompkins1774–1825 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians18 decades
  87. 87Theodoros KolokotronisTheodoros Kolokotronis1770–1843 · Politicians0 decades
  88. 88Jean-Baptiste SayJean-Baptiste Say1767–1832 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics21 decades
  89. 89Prince Adolphus, Duke of CambridgePrince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge1774–1850 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politiciansnot measured—
  90. 90Eli WhitneyEli Whitney1765–1825 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists21 decades
  91. 91Ernst Moritz ArndtErnst Moritz Arndt1769–1860 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers22 decades
  92. 92Johnny AppleseedJohnny Appleseed1774–1845 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists13 decades
  93. 93Nachman of BreslovNachman of Breslov1772–181014 decades
  94. 94Adam CzartoryskiAdam Czartoryski1770–1861 · Politicians11 decades
  95. 95Adam Johann von KrusensternAdam Johann von Krusenstern1770–1846 · Historical Figures0 decades
  96. 96James MillJames Mill1773–1836 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers22 decades
  97. 97Robert Stewart, Viscount CastlereaghRobert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh1769–1822 · Politicians1 decades
  98. 98Laskarina BouboulinaLaskarina Bouboulina1771–1825 · 🇹🇷 Turkey0 decades
  99. 99Phutthaloetla NaphalaiPhutthaloetla Naphalai1768–1824 · Historical Figures0 decades
  100. 100Ivan KotliarevskyiIvan Kotliarevskyi1769–1838 · Writers2 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.