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 French books during the 1820s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish9,091French2,046German1,994Italian1,420Spanish676Hebrew54Russian46Chinese1
  1. 1VoltaireVoltaire1694–1778 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers46
  2. 2Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV of France1638–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures29
  3. 3Louis XVI of FranceLouis XVI of France1754–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures19
  4. 4MolièreMolière1622–1673 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers16
  5. 5MontesquieuMontesquieu1689–1755 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics9.7
  6. 6Louis XV of FranceLouis XV of France1710–1774 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures9.7
  7. 7Louis XVIII of FranceLouis XVIII of France1755–1824 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians7.1
  8. 8HIHenry II, Count of Euborn 1160 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France6.3
  9. 9Henry II of FranceHenry II of France1519–1559 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians6.3
  10. 10Louis XII of FranceLouis XII of France1462–1515 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures6.3
  11. 11François FénelonFrançois Fénelon1651–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures3.3
  12. 12Francis II of FranceFrancis II of France1544–1560 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians2.2
  13. 13Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette1755–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures2.1
  14. 14Marie de' MediciMarie de' Medici1575–1642 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians2.0
  15. 15Philip V of SpainPhilip V of Spain1683–1746 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians2.0
  16. 16Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de BrantômePierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantôme1540–1614 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.9
  17. 17Francis de SalesFrancis de Sales1567–1622 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures1.9
  18. 18Vincent de PaulVincent de Paul1581–1660 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures1.8
  19. 19Benjamin ConstantBenjamin Constant1767–1830 · 19th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Politicians1.7
  20. 20Pope Julius IIPope Julius II1443–1513 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures1.6
  21. 21Charles X of FranceCharles X of France1757–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.3
  22. 22Joan of ArcJoan of Arc1412–1431 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France1.3
  23. 23Pierre de MarivauxPierre de Marivaux1688–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.2
  24. 24Firmin DidotFirmin Didot1764–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.1
  25. 25Pope John XXIIPope John XXII1244–1334 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.90
  26. 26John of Luxembourg, Lord of BeauvoirJohn of Luxembourg, Lord of Beauvoir1370–1397 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.90
  27. 27Charles de Lorraine de VaudémontCharles de Lorraine de Vaudémont1561–1587 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.87
  28. 28Charles of LorraineCharles of Lorraine1567–1607 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.87
  29. 29Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de MaintenonFrançoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon1635–1719 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.82
  30. 30La GrangeLa Grange1635–1692 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors0.80
  31. 31Louis XVII of FranceLouis XVII of France1785–1795 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.79
  32. 32Anne of BrittanyAnne of Brittany1477–1514 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.75
  33. 33Pope Clement VPope Clement V1264–1314 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.67
  34. 34NostradamusNostradamus1503–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.65
  35. 35Joseph BonaparteJoseph Bonaparte1768–1844 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.64
  36. 36Gustav III of SwedenGustav III of Sweden1746–1792 · 18th century · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Politicians0.64
  37. 37Louis, Count of VermandoisLouis, Count of Vermandois1667–1683 · 17th century0.61
  38. 38Louis, Count of SoissonsLouis, Count of Soissons1604–1641 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.61
  39. 39Louis de Bourbon, Bishop of LiègeLouis de Bourbon, Bishop of Liège1438–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.61
  40. 40Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of PenthièvreLouis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of Penthièvre1725–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.61
  41. 41Louis de Bourbon, Count of ClermontLouis de Bourbon, Count of Clermont1709–1771 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.61
  42. 42Margaret of ValoisMargaret of Valois1553–1615 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.61
  43. 43Jean-Jacques RousseauJean-Jacques Rousseau1712–1778 · 18th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Academics0.59
  44. 44Pierre CorneillePierre Corneille1606–1684 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.59
  45. 45Charles of France, Duke of BerryCharles of France, Duke of Berry1686–1714 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.57
  46. 46Charles, Count of SoissonsCharles, Count of Soissons1566–1612 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.56
  47. 47Claude MichelClaude Michel1738–1814 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.54
  48. 48Diane de PoitiersDiane de Poitiers1499–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.53
  49. 49Jacques ClémentJacques Clément1567–1589 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.53
  50. 50Camille DesmoulinsCamille Desmoulins1760–1794 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Journalists0.50
  51. 51Marie of France, Duchess of BrabantMarie of France, Duchess of Brabant1198–1224 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.50
  52. 52Marie de FranceMarie de France1101–1300 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.50
  53. 53Marie of France, Countess of ChampagneMarie of France, Countess of Champagne1145–1198 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.50
  54. 54Marie of Valois, Duchess of BarMarie of Valois, Duchess of Bar1344–1404 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.50
  55. 55Lucien BonaparteLucien Bonaparte1775–1840 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.48
  56. 56Louis RacineLouis Racine1692–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.46
  57. 57Thomas CorneilleThomas Corneille1625–1709 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.44
  58. 58Ambroise ParéAmbroise Paré1510–1590 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Doctors0.43
  59. 59HOHelladius of Auxerredied 387 · 4th century · Religious Figures0.43
  60. 60Philip of BurgundyPhilip of Burgundy1323–1346 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France0.43
  61. 61Jeanne d'AlbretJeanne d'Albret1528–1572 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.40
  62. 62Charles DupinCharles Dupin1784–1873 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.39
  63. 63JOJohn of Burgundy1231–1267 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France0.38
  64. 64Jean de VienneJean de Vienne1340–1396 · 14th century · Politicians0.38
  65. 65Napoleon IINapoleon II1811–1832 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Designers0.37
  66. 66Mary of BurgundyMary of Burgundy1457–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.37
  67. 67Olivier de SerresOlivier de Serres1539–1619 · 16th century · Writers0.37
  68. 68Gaston of Foix, Duke of NemoursGaston of Foix, Duke of Nemours1489–1512 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.35
  69. 69DrogoDrogo801–855 · 9th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.35
  70. 70Quatremère de QuincyQuatremère de Quincy1755–1849 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.34
  71. 71Antoine of NavarreAntoine of Navarre1518–1562 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.33
  72. 72Philip of FrancePhilip of France1116–1131 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.33
  73. 73POPhilip of France, Archdeacon of Parisdied 1161 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.33
  74. 74JDJean de Montfort-Castres1250–1300 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France0.33
  75. 75Louis BonaparteLouis Bonaparte1778–1846 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.32
  76. 76Louise LabéLouise Labé1524–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.31
  77. 77Pope Gregory XIPope Gregory XI1329–1378 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.31
  78. 78Charlotte CordayCharlotte Corday1768–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.31
  79. 79Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de MontespanFrançoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart, Marquise de Montespan1640–1707 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.31
  80. 80Pope Clement IVPope Clement IV1190–1268 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.30
  81. 81Margaret of Austria, Duchess of SavoyMargaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy1480–1530 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0.30
  82. 82Madame de PompadourMadame de Pompadour1721–1764 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.28
  83. 83Casimir DelavigneCasimir Delavigne1793–1843 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.28
  84. 84Joachim MuratJoachim Murat1767–1815 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.27
  85. 85Pope Urban VPope Urban V1310–1370 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.27
  86. 86Louis of ToulouseLouis of Toulouse1274–1297 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France0.27
  87. 87Vincent of BeauvaisVincent of Beauvais1190–1264 · 13th century · Educators0.27
  88. 88Jean ChâtelJean Châtel1575–1594 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.27
  89. 89Frédéric CuvierFrédéric Cuvier1773–1838 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists0.27
  90. 90Charles V, Holy Roman EmperorCharles V, Holy Roman Emperor1500–1558 · 16th century · Historical Figures0.26
  91. 91Bernard de JussieuBernard de Jussieu1699–1777 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists0.26
  92. 92Gabrielle d'EstréesGabrielle d'Estrées1573–1599 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.25
  93. 93Horace VernetHorace Vernet1789–1863 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.25
  94. 94Mathieu DumasMathieu Dumas1753–1837 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.24
  95. 95Joan of France, Duchess of BrittanyJoan of France, Duchess of Brittany1391–1433 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France0.24
  96. 96Joan of Valois, Duchess of BourbonJoan of Valois, Duchess of Bourbon1435–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.24
  97. 97Joan of ValoisJoan of Valois1464–1505 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France0.24
  98. 98Joan of Valois, Queen of NavarreJoan of Valois, Queen of Navarre1343–1373 · 14th century · Historical Figures0.24
  99. 99Antoine Quentin Fouquier-TinvilleAntoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville1746–1795 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.23
  100. 100Margaret, Countess of AnjouMargaret, Countess of Anjou1273–1299 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France0.23

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.