Claim profile
1820–1829

The 1820s

Whose names filled the books of the 1820s — 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 German books during the 1820s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish9,091French2,046German1,994Italian1,420Spanish676Hebrew54Russian46Chinese1
  1. 1Frederick William, Margrave of Brandenburg-SchwedtFrederick William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt1700–1771 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany5.6
  2. 2Frederick William, Elector of BrandenburgFrederick William, Elector of Brandenburg1620–1688 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures5.6
  3. 3Frederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern-HechingenFrederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen1663–1735 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures5.6
  4. 4Frederick William of Saxe-MeiningenFrederick William of Saxe-Meiningen1679–1746 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures5.6
  5. 5Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1633–1708 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany3.4
  6. 6Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1676–1732 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians3.4
  7. 7Frederick II of LegnicaFrederick II of Legnica1480–1547 · 16th century3.4
  8. 8Frederick II, Elector PalatineFrederick II, Elector Palatine1482–1556 · 16th century3.4
  9. 9Frederick II, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgFrederick II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1418–1478 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.4
  10. 10John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgJohn Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1625–1679 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.2
  11. 11John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-AnsbachJohn Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach1654–1686 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models3.2
  12. 12John Frederick, Count Palatine of Sulzbach-HilpoltsteinJohn Frederick, Count Palatine of Sulzbach-Hilpoltstein1587–1644 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany3.2
  13. 13John Frederick, Duke of PomeraniaJohn Frederick, Duke of Pomerania1542–1600 · 16th century · Religious Figures3.2
  14. 14John Frederick, Duke of WürttembergJohn Frederick, Duke of Württemberg1582–1628 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.2
  15. 15John Frederick, Prince of Schwarzburg-RudolstadtJohn Frederick, Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt1721–1767 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.2
  16. 16Maria TheresaMaria Theresa1717–1780 · 18th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures2.9
  17. 17Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-WeissenfelsJohann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels1677–1712 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.8
  18. 18John George, Elector of BrandenburgJohn George, Elector of Brandenburg1525–1598 · 16th century · Religious Figures2.8
  19. 19Henry IV, Duke of MecklenburgHenry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg1417–1477 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany2.4
  20. 20HIHenry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1460–1526 · 15th century · Historical Figures2.4
  21. 21HIHenry IV, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg1397–1427 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.4
  22. 22Frederick August I, Duke of OldenburgFrederick August I, Duke of Oldenburg1711–1785 · 18th century · Models2.3
  23. 23Frederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-OelsFrederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Oels1740–1805 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany2.3
  24. 24Frederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-NeuenstadtFrederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-Neuenstadt1654–1716 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.3
  25. 25Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-ZerbstFrederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst1734–1793 · 18th century · Historical Figures2.3
  26. 26Jean PaulJean Paul1763–1825 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers2.1
  27. 27Frederick I of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1646–1691 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.5
  28. 28Frederick I of LiegnitzFrederick I of Liegnitz1446–1488 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  29. 29Friedrich I, Grand Duke of BadenFriedrich I, Grand Duke of Baden1826–1907 · 19th century · Historical Figures1.5
  30. 30Frederick IFrederick I1425–1476 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.5
  31. 31Frederick I, Count Palatine of SimmernFrederick I, Count Palatine of Simmern1417–1480 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  32. 32Frederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1585–1638 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  33. 33Frederick I, Elector of BrandenburgFrederick I, Elector of Brandenburg1371–1440 · 15th century1.5
  34. 34Frederick I of PrussiaFrederick I of Prussia1657–1713 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.5
  35. 35Frederick I, Duke of Brunswick-WolfenbüttelFrederick I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel1357–1400 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.5
  36. 36ParacelsusParacelsus1493–1541 · 16th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Doctors1.5
  37. 37Joseph II, Holy Roman EmperorJoseph II, Holy Roman Emperor1741–1790 · 18th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures1.5
  38. 38HIHenry II, Margrave of Meissen1103–1123 · 12th century · Models1.3
  39. 39Henry V, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry V, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1489–1568 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.3
  40. 40HIHenry II, Lord of Mecklenburg1262–1329 · 13th century · Historical Figures1.3
  41. 41Henry II, Count of Reuss-GeraHenry II, Count of Reuss-Gera1572–1635 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.3
  42. 42HIHenry II of Augsburg1001–1063 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures1.3
  43. 43Henry II, Duke of BavariaHenry II, Duke of Bavaria951–995 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.3
  44. 44Henry II, Landgrave of HesseHenry II, Landgrave of Hesse1299–1376 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.3
  45. 45HIHenry II, Count of Gorizia1150–1150 · 12th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.3
  46. 46HIHenry II, Duke of Limburg1110–1167 · 12th century · Historical Figures1.3
  47. 47Charles Frederick, Duke of Saxe-MeiningenCharles Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen1712–1743 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  48. 48Carl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachCarl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1783–1853 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  49. 49Karl Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-BernburgKarl Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg1668–1721 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.2
  50. 50Henry III, Landgrave of Upper HesseHenry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse1440–1483 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.2
  51. 51HIHenry III, Duke of Bavaria940–989 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  52. 52Henry III, Count of SaynHenry III, Count of Sayn1193–1247 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  53. 53Henry III of Nassau-BredaHenry III of Nassau-Breda1483–1538 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.2
  54. 54HIHenry III, Prince of Anhalt-Aschersleben1300–1307 · 14th century · Religious Figures1.2
  55. 55Henry III, Duke of LimburgHenry III, Duke of Limburg1167–1221 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  56. 56HIHenry III, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1416–1464 · 15th century1.2
  57. 57Henry IIIHenry III1215–1288 · 13th century · Writers1.2
  58. 58HIHenry III, Duke of Mecklenburg1337–1383 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.2
  59. 59Philip II, Margrave of Baden-BadenPhilip II, Margrave of Baden-Baden1559–1588 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.1
  60. 60PIPhilip II, Count of Waldeck1453–1524 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.1
  61. 61PIPhilip II, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg1462–1504 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.1
  62. 62Philip II, Duke of PomeraniaPhilip II, Duke of Pomerania1573–1618 · 17th century · Historical Figures1.1
  63. 63Philip II, Count of Schaumburg-LippePhilip II, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe1723–1787 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.1
  64. 64PIPhilip II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg1501–1529 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.1
  65. 65PIPhilip II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1533–1596 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.1
  66. 66Martin LutherMartin Luther1483–1546 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures0.90
  67. 67Charles IV, Holy Roman EmperorCharles IV, Holy Roman Emperor1316–1378 · 14th century · Historical Figures0.89
  68. 68HIHenry I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1267–1322 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.84
  69. 69Henry I, Margrave of the Saxon OstmarkHenry I, Margrave of the Saxon Ostmark1070–1103 · 12th century · Models0.84
  70. 70Henry the FowlerHenry the Fowler876–936 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.84
  71. 71Henry I, Count of AnhaltHenry I, Count of Anhalt1170–1252 · 13th century · Writers0.84
  72. 72Henry the Mild, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry the Mild, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1355–1416 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.84
  73. 73Henry the Middle, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry the Middle, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1468–1532 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.84
  74. 74HIHenry I, Count of Zweibrücken1200–1228 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.84
  75. 75Henry I, Count of SchwerinHenry I, Count of Schwerin1160–1228 · 12th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.84
  76. 76HIHenry I, Count of Guelders1117–1182 · 12th century · Historical Figures0.84
  77. 77Henry IHenry I920–955 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.84
  78. 78HIHenry I of Werle1245–1291 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.84
  79. 79Henry I, Landgrave of HesseHenry I, Landgrave of Hesse1244–1308 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models0.84
  80. 80Francis Anthony, Count of Hohenzollern-HaigerlochFrancis Anthony, Count of Hohenzollern-Haigerloch1657–1702 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.83
  81. 81Ferdinand II, Holy Roman EmperorFerdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor1578–1637 · 17th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures0.81
  82. 82Ferdinand II, Archduke of AustriaFerdinand II, Archduke of Austria1529–1595 · 16th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures0.81
  83. 83Ferdinand II of PortugalFerdinand II of Portugal1816–1885 · 19th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures0.81
  84. 84William IIIWilliam III1425–1482 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.80
  85. 85William III, Landgrave of HesseWilliam III, Landgrave of Hesse1471–1500 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.80
  86. 86WIWilliam III, Count of Weimar1000–1039 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.80
  87. 87John William III of Saxe-EisenachJohn William III of Saxe-Eisenach1666–1729 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.79
  88. 88John William, Duke of Saxe-WeimarJohn William, Duke of Saxe-Weimar1530–1573 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.79
  89. 89JWJohn William, Duke of Saxe-Jena1675–1690 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.79
  90. 90John William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-BergJohn William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg1562–1609 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures0.79
  91. 91George Frederick of Waldeck-EisenbergGeorge Frederick of Waldeck-Eisenberg1620–1692 · 17th century · Models0.78
  92. 92Frederick III, Prince of Salm-KyrburgFrederick III, Prince of Salm-Kyrburg1744–1794 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.77
  93. 93Friedrich III, Margrave of Brandenburg-BayreuthFriedrich III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth1711–1763 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models0.77
  94. 94Frederick III, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick III, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1673–1746 · 18th century · Politicians0.77
  95. 95Frederick III, Burgrave of NurembergFrederick III, Burgrave of Nuremberg1220–1297 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.77
  96. 96Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-GottorpFrederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp1597–1659 · 17th century · Historical Figures0.77
  97. 97Frederick III of LegnicaFrederick III of Legnica1520–1570 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.77
  98. 98Frederick III, Margrave of BadenFrederick III, Margrave of Baden1327–1353 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models0.77
  99. 99Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1699–1772 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.77
  100. 100Frederick III of the PalatinateFrederick III of the Palatinate1515–1576 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models0.77

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 1820s, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1Arthur SchopenhauerArthur Schopenhauer1788–1860 · Academics20 decades
  2. 2Franz SchubertFranz Schubert1797–1828 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Musicians22 decades
  3. 3Lord ByronLord Byron1788–1824 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers22 decades
  4. 4Pope Pius IXPope Pius IX1792–1878 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures18 decades
  5. 5James BuchananJames Buchanan1791–1868 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22 decades
  6. 6Alessandro ManzoniAlessandro Manzoni1785–1873 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers22 decades
  7. 7Gioachino RossiniGioachino Rossini1792–1868 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Musicians20 decades
  8. 8Alphonse de LamartineAlphonse de Lamartine1790–1869 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers20 decades
  9. 9Michael FaradayMichael Faraday1791–1867 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists20 decades
  10. 10Jean-François ChampollionJean-François Champollion1790–1832 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics6 decades
  11. 11Percy Bysshe ShelleyPercy Bysshe Shelley1792–1822 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers21 decades
  12. 12Nikolai LobachevskyNikolai Lobachevsky1792–1856 · Academics9 decades
  13. 13Leopold I of BelgiumLeopold I of Belgium1790–1865 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  14. 14Charles BabbageCharles Babbage1791–1871 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics20 decades
  15. 15Antonio López de Santa AnnaAntonio López de Santa Anna1794–1876 · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians18 decades
  16. 16Marie Louise, Duchess of ParmaMarie Louise, Duchess of Parma1791–1847 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures18 decades
  17. 17John KeatsJohn Keats1795–1821 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers21 decades
  18. 18Alexander GriboyedovAlexander Griboyedov1795–1829 · Politicians13 decades
  19. 19John TylerJohn Tyler1790–1862 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22 decades
  20. 20Carl Maria von WeberCarl Maria von Weber1786–1826 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Musicians21 decades
  21. 21ShakaShaka1787–1828 · Historical Figures22 decades
  22. 22Ferdinand I of AustriaFerdinand I of Austria1793–1875 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Politiciansnot measured—
  23. 23Jacob GrimmJacob Grimm1785–1863 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics21 decades
  24. 24Georg OhmGeorg Ohm1789–1854 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists12 decades
  25. 25Samuel MorseSamuel Morse1791–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  26. 26Ludwig I of BavariaLudwig I of Bavaria1786–1868 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers5 decades
  27. 27James Fenimore CooperJames Fenimore Cooper1789–1851 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers18 decades
  28. 28Théodore GéricaultThéodore Géricault1791–1824 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists7 decades
  29. 29Louis DaguerreLouis Daguerre1787–1851 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists1 decades
  30. 30Mahmud IIMahmud II1785–1839 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures14 decades
  31. 31François AragoFrançois Arago1786–1853 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics18 decades
  32. 32Augustin-Louis CauchyAugustin-Louis Cauchy1789–1857 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0 decades
  33. 33Joseph von EichendorffJoseph von Eichendorff1788–1857 · Writers15 decades
  34. 34Juan Manuel de RosasJuan Manuel de Rosas1793–1877 · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians20 decades
  35. 35John HerschelJohn Herschel1792–1871 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics0 decades
  36. 36François GuizotFrançois Guizot1787–1874 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers14 decades
  37. 37Niels Henrik AbelNiels Henrik Abel1802–1829 · 🇳🇴 Norway · Academics1 decades
  38. 38Davy CrockettDavy Crockett1786–1836 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians19 decades
  39. 39John VianneyJohn Vianney1786–1859 · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures10 decades
  40. 40Guadalupe VictoriaGuadalupe Victoria1786–1845 · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians21 decades
  41. 41Wilhelm HauffWilhelm Hauff1802–1827 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers20 decades
  42. 42Robert PeelRobert Peel1788–1850 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians22 decades
  43. 43Wilhelm GrimmWilhelm Grimm1786–1859 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers22 decades
  44. 44Cornelius VanderbiltCornelius Vanderbilt1794–1877 · 🇺🇸 United States · Founders18 decades
  45. 45William II of the NetherlandsWilliam II of the Netherlands1792–1849 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Politicians0 decades
  46. 46John James AudubonJohn James Audubon1785–1851 · 🇺🇸 United States · Artists19 decades
  47. 47Sam HoustonSam Houston1793–1863 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians20 decades
  48. 48Christian VIII of DenmarkChristian VIII of Denmark1786–1848 · Historical Figures0 decades
  49. 49George EverestGeorge Everest1790–1866 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures2 decades
  50. 50Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-SaalfeldPrincess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld1786–1861 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  51. 51Maria Leopoldina of AustriaMaria Leopoldina of Austria1797–1826 · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Historical Figures0 decades
  52. 52Carl CzernyCarl Czerny1791–1857 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Musicians15 decades
  53. 53John FranklinJohn Franklin1786–1847 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures22 decades
  54. 54Ibrahim Pasha of EgyptIbrahim Pasha of Egypt1789–1848 · 🇪🇬 Egypt · Politicians0 decades
  55. 55John Russell, 1st Earl RussellJohn Russell, 1st Earl Russell1792–1878 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politiciansnot measured—
  56. 56Adelaide of Saxe-MeiningenAdelaide of Saxe-Meiningen1792–1849 · 🇩🇪 Germany0 decades
  57. 57Chief SeattleChief Seattle1786–1866 · 🇺🇸 United States5 decades
  58. 58Matthew C. PerryMatthew C. Perry1794–1858 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists9 decades
  59. 59Giacomo MeyerbeerGiacomo Meyerbeer1791–1864 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Musicians15 decades
  60. 60Thomas De QuinceyThomas De Quincey1785–1859 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers17 decades
  61. 61Francesco HayezFrancesco Hayez1791–1882 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists20 decades
  62. 62Augustin-Jean FresnelAugustin-Jean Fresnel1788–1827 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists15 decades
  63. 63Bettina von ArnimBettina von Arnim1785–1859 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers18 decades
  64. 64Joseph von FraunhoferJoseph von Fraunhofer1787–1826 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists4 decades
  65. 65Dost Mohammad KhanDost Mohammad Khan1793–1863 · Politicians0 decades
  66. 66Karl DraisKarl Drais1785–1851 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists0 decades
  67. 67Carlos de Borbón y Borbón-ParmaCarlos de Borbón y Borbón-Parma1788–1855 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  68. 68August Ferdinand MöbiusAugust Ferdinand Möbius1790–1868 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics3 decades
  69. 69Winfield ScottWinfield Scott1786–1866 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians21 decades
  70. 70Minh MạngMinh Mạng1791–1841 · Historical Figures0 decades
  71. 71Ranavalona IRanavalona I1788–1861 · Politicians0 decades
  72. 72Franz Xaver Wolfgang MozartFranz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart1791–1844 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Musicians2 decades
  73. 73George M. DallasGeorge M. Dallas1792–1864 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians15 decades
  74. 74NangklaoNangklao1787–1851 · Historical Figures0 decades
  75. 75Jules Dumont d'UrvilleJules Dumont d'Urville1790–1842 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures1 decades
  76. 76Francisco de Paula SantanderFrancisco de Paula Santander1792–1840 · Politicians21 decades
  77. 77Abbas MirzaAbbas Mirza1789–1833 · Politicians10 decades
  78. 78Franz GrillparzerFranz Grillparzer1791–1872 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Writers20 decades
  79. 79Vuk KaradžićVuk Karadžić1787–1864 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Academics0 decades
  80. 80James BarryJames Barry1789–1865 · Doctors22 decades
  81. 81Friedrich ListFriedrich List1789–1846 · 🇺🇸 United States · Academics18 decades
  82. 82DiponegoroDiponegoro1785–1855 · 🇮🇩 Indonesia · Politicians7 decades
  83. 83John William PolidoriJohn William Polidori1795–1821 · Writers0 decades
  84. 84Francisco MorazánFrancisco Morazán1792–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  85. 85Anne ListerAnne Lister1791–1840 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers2 decades
  86. 86Lady Caroline LambLady Caroline Lamb1785–1828 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers20 decades
  87. 87Friedrich RückertFriedrich Rückert1788–1866 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers22 decades
  88. 88Lin Tse-hsuLin Tse-hsu1785–1850 · Politicians10 decades
  89. 89Sunjo of JoseonSunjo of Joseon1790–1834 · 🇰🇷 South Korea · Politiciansnot measured—
  90. 90José Antonio PáezJosé Antonio Páez1790–1873 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  91. 91Ludwig BörneLudwig Börne1786–1837 · Writers19 decades
  92. 92Horace VernetHorace Vernet1789–1863 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists22 decades
  93. 93Tokugawa IeyoshiTokugawa Ieyoshi1793–1853 · 🇯🇵 Japan0 decades
  94. 94Lucretia MottLucretia Mott1793–1880 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers18 decades
  95. 95Kamehameha IIKamehameha II1797–1824 · Historical Figures1 decades
  96. 96Edward EverettEdward Everett1794–1865 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians21 decades
  97. 97Sergey AksakovSergey Aksakov1791–1859 · Writers12 decades
  98. 98John MartinJohn Martin1789–1854 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Artists22 decades
  99. 99Alexander YpsilantisAlexander Ypsilantis1792–18280 decades
  100. 100George GreenGeorge Green1793–1841 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists22 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.