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 Italian books during the 1800s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish7,423French1,684German1,517Italian1,236Spanish574Hebrew41Russian23
  1. 1GiottoGiotto1267–1337 · 14th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists8.3
  2. 2Lorenzo de' MediciLorenzo de' Medici1449–1492 · 15th century · Politicians5.5
  3. 3Antonio da CorreggioAntonio da Correggio1489–1534 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists5.1
  4. 4Apostolo ZenoApostolo Zeno1668–1750 · 18th century · Writers4.9
  5. 5Pietro PeruginoPietro Perugino1448–1523 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists4.2
  6. 6CimabueCimabue1240–1302 · 13th century · Artists3.9
  7. 7Torquato TassoTorquato Tasso1544–1595 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers3.5
  8. 8Donato BramanteDonato Bramante1444–1514 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Architects3.4
  9. 9Cosimo de' MediciCosimo de' Medici1389–1464 · 15th century · Politicians2.9
  10. 10GuercinoGuercino1591–1666 · 17th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists2.6
  11. 11Philip NeriPhilip Neri1515–1595 · 16th century · Religious Figures2.6
  12. 12Pietro BemboPietro Bembo1470–1547 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures2.5
  13. 13Francesco RediFrancesco Redi1626–1697 · 17th century · Doctors2.5
  14. 14Baldassare FranceschiniBaldassare Franceschini1611–1690 · 17th century · Artists2.4
  15. 15CaravaggioCaravaggio1571–1610 · 17th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists2.2
  16. 16Giulio RomanoGiulio Romano1499–1546 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists2.1
  17. 17Francesco FilelfoFrancesco Filelfo1398–1481 · 15th century · Academics2.1
  18. 18PetrarchPetrarch1304–1374 · 14th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Academics2.1
  19. 19DomenichinoDomenichino1581–1641 · 17th century · Artists2.0
  20. 20Benedetto VarchiBenedetto Varchi1503–1565 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers1.9
  21. 21Pietro AretinoPietro Aretino1492–1556 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers1.9
  22. 22Charles BorromeoCharles Borromeo1538–1584 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures1.8
  23. 23Paulus ManutiusPaulus Manutius1512–1574 · 16th century · Writers1.8
  24. 24Paul the DeaconPaul the Deacon720–799 · 8th century · Writers1.7
  25. 25Giorgio VasariGiorgio Vasari1511–1574 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.7
  26. 26Marco PoloMarco Polo1254–1324 · 13th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians1.7
  27. 27TintorettoTintoretto1519–1594 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.7
  28. 28Andrea DoriaAndrea Doria1466–1560 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians1.6
  29. 29MasaccioMasaccio1401–1428 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.6
  30. 30Niccolò MachiavelliNiccolò Machiavelli1469–1527 · 16th century · Politicians1.6
  31. 31DonatelloDonatello1386–1466 · 15th century · Artists1.6
  32. 32Guido ReniGuido Reni1575–1642 · 17th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.5
  33. 33Dante AlighieriDante Alighieri1265–1321 · 14th century · Writers1.5
  34. 34Francesco GonzagaFrancesco Gonzaga1444–1483 · 15th century1.5
  35. 35Luigi AlamanniLuigi Alamanni1495–1556 · 16th century · Writers1.5
  36. 36Andrea del SartoAndrea del Sarto1486–1530 · 16th century · Artists1.4
  37. 37Filippo Maria ViscontiFilippo Maria Visconti1392–1447 · 15th century · Politicians1.4
  38. 38Bernardo TassoBernardo Tasso1493–1569 · 16th century · Writers1.3
  39. 39Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci1452–1519 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.3
  40. 40Pietro da CortonaPietro da Cortona1596–1669 · 17th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.3
  41. 41Franco SacchettiFranco Sacchetti1332–1400 · 14th century · Writers1.3
  42. 42Prospero ColonnaProspero Colonna1452–1523 · 15th century1.3
  43. 43Francesco GuicciardiniFrancesco Guicciardini1483–1540 · 16th century · Writers1.3
  44. 44Filippo VillaniFilippo Villani1325–1407 · 14th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers1.2
  45. 45Galileo GalileiGalileo Galilei1564–1642 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Scientists1.2
  46. 46Fra MauroFra Mauro1385–1459 · 15th century · Scientists1.2
  47. 47Scipione AmmiratoScipione Ammirato1531–1601 · 16th century · Writers1.2
  48. 48ParmigianinoParmigianino1503–1540 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists1.1
  49. 49Francesco SansovinoFrancesco Sansovino1521–1583 · 16th century · Writers1.1
  50. 50Guido CavalcantiGuido Cavalcanti1258–1300 · 13th century · Writers1.1
  51. 51Paolo GiovioPaolo Giovio1483–1552 · 16th century · Writers1.1
  52. 52Aldus ManutiusAldus Manutius1449–1515 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy1.1
  53. 53AMAldus Manutius the Younger1547–1597 · 16th century1.1
  54. 54Girolamo RuscelliGirolamo Ruscelli1504–1566 · 16th century · Writers1.00
  55. 55Giuliano de' MediciGiuliano de' Medici1453–1478 · 15th century · Politicians0.99
  56. 56Giovanni BoccaccioGiovanni Boccaccio1313–1375 · 14th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers0.98
  57. 57Vittorino da FeltreVittorino da Feltre1378–1446 · 15th century · Educators0.96
  58. 58Leandro AlbertiLeandro Alberti1479–1552 · 16th century · Writers0.93
  59. 59Anton Maria SalviniAnton Maria Salvini1653–1729 · 17th century · Writers0.92
  60. 60Francesco VettoriFrancesco Vettori1474–1540 · 16th century · Writers0.92
  61. 61Paolo VeronesePaolo Veronese1528–1588 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists0.91
  62. 62Alessandro TassoniAlessandro Tassoni1565–1635 · 17th century · Writers0.89
  63. 63Andrea GrittiAndrea Gritti1455–1538 · 15th century · Politicians0.89
  64. 64Teodato IpatoTeodato Ipato750–800 · 8th century · Politicians0.88
  65. 65Magdalena de PazziMagdalena de Pazzi1566–1607 · 17th century · Writers0.84
  66. 66Sperone SperoniSperone Speroni1500–1588 · 16th century · Writers0.83
  67. 67Aloysius GonzagaAloysius Gonzaga1568–1591 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures0.82
  68. 68Bernardino of SienaBernardino of Siena1380–1444 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Academics0.82
  69. 69Benvenuto CelliniBenvenuto Cellini1500–1571 · 16th century · Artists0.75
  70. 70Agnolo PolizianoAgnolo Poliziano1454–1494 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Academics0.75
  71. 71BramantinoBramantino1465–1536 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists0.73
  72. 72Girolamo SavonarolaGirolamo Savonarola1452–1498 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians0.72
  73. 73Marsilio FicinoMarsilio Ficino1433–1499 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Academics0.71
  74. 74Carlo MarattaCarlo Maratta1625–1713 · 17th century · Artists0.69
  75. 75Francesco Scipione, marchese di MaffeiFrancesco Scipione, marchese di Maffei1675–1755 · 18th century · Writers0.69
  76. 76Luigi PulciLuigi Pulci1432–1484 · 15th century · Writers0.67
  77. 77MVMatteo Villani1283–1363 · 14th century · Writers0.66
  78. 78Andrea MantegnaAndrea Mantegna1431–1506 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists0.66
  79. 79Leon Battista AlbertiLeon Battista Alberti1404–1472 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Architects0.65
  80. 80Amerigo VespucciAmerigo Vespucci1454–1512 · 15th century · Historical Figures0.65
  81. 81Pietro VerriPietro Verri1728–1797 · 18th century · Academics0.65
  82. 82Bernardo DavanzatiBernardo Davanzati1529–1606 · 16th century · Academics0.65
  83. 83Domenico PassignanoDomenico Passignano1559–1638 · 16th century · Artists0.64
  84. 84Salvator RosaSalvator Rosa1615–1673 · 17th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists0.64
  85. 85Lodovico CastelvetroLodovico Castelvetro1505–1571 · 16th century · Writers0.63
  86. 86Leonardo BruniLeonardo Bruni1369–1444 · 15th century · Writers0.62
  87. 87Vittorio AlfieriVittorio Alfieri1749–1803 · 18th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures0.61
  88. 88Catherine de' MediciCatherine de' Medici1519–1589 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.59
  89. 89PontormoPontormo1494–1556 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists0.58
  90. 90Jacopo SalviatiJacopo Salviati1461–1533 · 15th century · Politicians0.57
  91. 91Cosimo BartoliCosimo Bartoli1503–1572 · 16th century · Writers0.57
  92. 92Francesco BarberiniFrancesco Barberini1597–1679 · 17th century · Religious Figures0.56
  93. 93Cesare BorgiaCesare Borgia1475–1507 · 16th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures0.56
  94. 94Ottavio FarneseOttavio Farnese1524–1586 · 16th century · Politicians0.56
  95. 95Maso FiniguerraMaso Finiguerra1426–1464 · 15th century · Artists0.55
  96. 96Lorenzo MagalottiLorenzo Magalotti1637–1712 · 17th century · Writers0.55
  97. 97Alvise ContariniAlvise Contarini1601–1684 · 17th century · Writers0.54
  98. 98Paolo SarpiPaolo Sarpi1552–1623 · 16th century · Academics0.54
  99. 99GMGeorgius Merula1430–1494 · 15th century · Writers0.53
  100. 100Marco FoscariniMarco Foscarini1696–1763 · 18th century · Writers0.50

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.