Claim profile
1830–1839

The 1830s

Whose names filled the books of the 1830s — 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 1830s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish10,163French2,279German2,261Italian1,465Spanish746Russian103Hebrew46
  1. 1Frederick William, Margrave of Brandenburg-SchwedtFrederick William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt1700–1771 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany6.3
  2. 2Frederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern-HechingenFrederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen1663–1735 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures6.3
  3. 3Frederick William of Saxe-MeiningenFrederick William of Saxe-Meiningen1679–1746 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures6.3
  4. 4Frederick William, Elector of BrandenburgFrederick William, Elector of Brandenburg1620–1688 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures6.3
  5. 5Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1633–1708 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany3.8
  6. 6Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1676–1732 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians3.8
  7. 7Frederick II, Elector PalatineFrederick II, Elector Palatine1482–1556 · 16th century3.8
  8. 8Frederick II, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgFrederick II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1418–1478 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.8
  9. 9Frederick II of LegnicaFrederick II of Legnica1480–1547 · 16th century3.8
  10. 10John Frederick, Duke of PomeraniaJohn Frederick, Duke of Pomerania1542–1600 · 16th century · Religious Figures3.2
  11. 11John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-AnsbachJohn Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach1654–1686 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models3.2
  12. 12John Frederick, Duke of WürttembergJohn Frederick, Duke of Württemberg1582–1628 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.2
  13. 13John Frederick, Prince of Schwarzburg-RudolstadtJohn Frederick, Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt1721–1767 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.2
  14. 14John Frederick, Count Palatine of Sulzbach-HilpoltsteinJohn Frederick, Count Palatine of Sulzbach-Hilpoltstein1587–1644 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany3.2
  15. 15John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgJohn Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1625–1679 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.2
  16. 16Maria TheresaMaria Theresa1717–1780 · 18th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures3.0
  17. 17Jean PaulJean Paul1763–1825 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers2.9
  18. 18John George, Elector of BrandenburgJohn George, Elector of Brandenburg1525–1598 · 16th century · Religious Figures2.8
  19. 19Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-WeissenfelsJohann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels1677–1712 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.8
  20. 20Frederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-OelsFrederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Oels1740–1805 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany2.6
  21. 21Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-ZerbstFrederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst1734–1793 · 18th century · Historical Figures2.6
  22. 22Frederick August I, Duke of OldenburgFrederick August I, Duke of Oldenburg1711–1785 · 18th century · Models2.6
  23. 23Frederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-NeuenstadtFrederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-Neuenstadt1654–1716 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.6
  24. 24Henry IV, Duke of MecklenburgHenry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg1417–1477 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany2.6
  25. 25HIHenry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1460–1526 · 15th century · Historical Figures2.6
  26. 26HIHenry IV, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg1397–1427 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.6
  27. 27ParacelsusParacelsus1493–1541 · 16th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Doctors2.2
  28. 28Gustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-GüstrowGustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow1633–1695 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers1.7
  29. 29Frederick I of PrussiaFrederick I of Prussia1657–1713 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.7
  30. 30Frederick I, Elector of BrandenburgFrederick I, Elector of Brandenburg1371–1440 · 15th century1.7
  31. 31Frederick I, Duke of Brunswick-WolfenbüttelFrederick I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel1357–1400 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.7
  32. 32Friedrich I, Grand Duke of BadenFriedrich I, Grand Duke of Baden1826–1907 · 19th century · Historical Figures1.7
  33. 33Frederick I of LiegnitzFrederick I of Liegnitz1446–1488 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  34. 34Frederick IFrederick I1425–1476 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.7
  35. 35Frederick I, Count Palatine of SimmernFrederick I, Count Palatine of Simmern1417–1480 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  36. 36Frederick I of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1646–1691 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.7
  37. 37Duke Friedrich I, Duke of AnhaltDuke Friedrich I, Duke of Anhalt1831–1904 · 19th century · Historical Figures1.7
  38. 38Frederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1585–1638 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  39. 39Louis Philip, Count Palatine of Simmern-KaiserslauternLouis Philip, Count Palatine of Simmern-Kaiserslautern1602–1655 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  40. 40HIHenry II, Count of Gorizia1150–1150 · 12th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  41. 41HIHenry II of Augsburg1001–1063 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures1.4
  42. 42HIHenry II, Margrave of Meissen1103–1123 · 12th century · Models1.4
  43. 43Henry II, Landgrave of HesseHenry II, Landgrave of Hesse1299–1376 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  44. 44HIHenry II, Duke of Limburg1110–1167 · 12th century · Historical Figures1.4
  45. 45Henry V, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry V, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1489–1568 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  46. 46Henry II, Count of Reuss-GeraHenry II, Count of Reuss-Gera1572–1635 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  47. 47Henry II, Duke of BavariaHenry II, Duke of Bavaria951–995 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  48. 48HIHenry II, Lord of Mecklenburg1262–1329 · 13th century · Historical Figures1.4
  49. 49Joseph II, Holy Roman EmperorJoseph II, Holy Roman Emperor1741–1790 · 18th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures1.4
  50. 50Henry IIIHenry III1215–1288 · 13th century · Writers1.4
  51. 51Henry III, Count of SaynHenry III, Count of Sayn1193–1247 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.4
  52. 52HIHenry III, Duke of Bavaria940–989 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.4
  53. 53Henry III of Nassau-BredaHenry III of Nassau-Breda1483–1538 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  54. 54HIHenry III, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1416–1464 · 15th century1.4
  55. 55HIHenry III, Duke of Mecklenburg1337–1383 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.4
  56. 56HIHenry III, Prince of Anhalt-Aschersleben1300–1307 · 14th century · Religious Figures1.4
  57. 57Henry III, Duke of LimburgHenry III, Duke of Limburg1167–1221 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.4
  58. 58Henry III, Landgrave of Upper HesseHenry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse1440–1483 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.4
  59. 59Charles IV, Holy Roman EmperorCharles IV, Holy Roman Emperor1316–1378 · 14th century · Historical Figures1.2
  60. 60Philip II, Margrave of Baden-BadenPhilip II, Margrave of Baden-Baden1559–1588 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.2
  61. 61PIPhilip II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg1501–1529 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  62. 62PIPhilip II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1533–1596 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  63. 63Philip II, Duke of PomeraniaPhilip II, Duke of Pomerania1573–1618 · 17th century · Historical Figures1.2
  64. 64Philip II, Count of Schaumburg-LippePhilip II, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe1723–1787 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.2
  65. 65PIPhilip II, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg1462–1504 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.2
  66. 66PIPhilip II, Count of Waldeck1453–1524 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  67. 67Charles Frederick, Duke of Saxe-MeiningenCharles Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen1712–1743 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  68. 68Carl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachCarl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1783–1853 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  69. 69Karl Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-BernburgKarl Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg1668–1721 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.2
  70. 70Frederick III of the PalatinateFrederick III of the Palatinate1515–1576 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.0
  71. 71Frederick III, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick III, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1673–1746 · 18th century · Politicians1.0
  72. 72Frederick III, German EmperorFrederick III, German Emperor1831–1888 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.0
  73. 73Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1699–1772 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.0
  74. 74Frederick III of LegnicaFrederick III of Legnica1520–1570 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.0
  75. 75Frederick III, Burgrave of NurembergFrederick III, Burgrave of Nuremberg1220–1297 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.0
  76. 76Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-GottorpFrederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp1597–1659 · 17th century · Historical Figures1.0
  77. 77Friedrich III, Margrave of Brandenburg-BayreuthFriedrich III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth1711–1763 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.0
  78. 78Frederick III, Prince of Salm-KyrburgFrederick III, Prince of Salm-Kyrburg1744–1794 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.0
  79. 79Frederick III, Margrave of BadenFrederick III, Margrave of Baden1327–1353 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.0
  80. 80Henry I, Landgrave of HesseHenry I, Landgrave of Hesse1244–1308 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models0.96
  81. 81Henry IHenry I920–955 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.96
  82. 82HIHenry I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1267–1322 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.96
  83. 83HIHenry I of Werle1245–1291 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.96
  84. 84HIHenry I, Count of Guelders1117–1182 · 12th century · Historical Figures0.96
  85. 85Henry I, Count of SchwerinHenry I, Count of Schwerin1160–1228 · 12th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.96
  86. 86Henry the Middle, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry the Middle, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1468–1532 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.96
  87. 87Henry I, Count of AnhaltHenry I, Count of Anhalt1170–1252 · 13th century · Writers0.96
  88. 88Henry the FowlerHenry the Fowler876–936 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.96
  89. 89Henry I, Margrave of the Saxon OstmarkHenry I, Margrave of the Saxon Ostmark1070–1103 · 12th century · Models0.96
  90. 90Henry the Mild, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry the Mild, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1355–1416 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.96
  91. 91HIHenry I, Count of Zweibrücken1200–1228 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.96
  92. 92William I, Elector of HesseWilliam I, Elector of Hesse1743–1821 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.95
  93. 93William, Landgrave of Hesse-RotenburgWilliam, Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburg1648–1725 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.95
  94. 94William I, Duke of BavariaWilliam I, Duke of Bavaria1330–1389 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians0.95
  95. 95WIWilliam I of Weimar900–963 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.95
  96. 96William the SilentWilliam the Silent1533–1584 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians0.95
  97. 97William I, Count of Nassau-SiegenWilliam I, Count of Nassau-Siegen1487–1559 · 16th century0.95
  98. 98Wilhelm I of WürttembergWilhelm I of Württemberg1781–1864 · 19th century · Historical Figures0.95
  99. 99William I, German EmperorWilliam I, German Emperor1797–1888 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.95
  100. 100William IWilliam I1343–1407 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0.95

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 1830s, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1Alexander PushkinAlexander Pushkin1799–1837 · Writers21 decades
  2. 2Victor HugoVictor Hugo1802–1885 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers22 decades
  3. 3Alexandre DumasAlexandre Dumas1802–1870 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers22 decades
  4. 4Honoré de BalzacHonoré de Balzac1799–1850 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers17 decades
  5. 5George SandGeorge Sand1804–1876 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers20 decades
  6. 6Heinrich HeineHeinrich Heine1797–1856 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers21 decades
  7. 7Giacomo LeopardiGiacomo Leopardi1798–1837 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers22 decades
  8. 8Nicholas I of RussiaNicholas I of Russia1796–1855 · Models19 decades
  9. 9Mary ShelleyMary Shelley1797–1851 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers16 decades
  10. 10Eugène DelacroixEugène Delacroix1798–1863 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists20 decades
  11. 11William I, German EmperorWilliam I, German Emperor1797–1888 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  12. 12Hector BerliozHector Berlioz1803–1869 · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians19 decades
  13. 13Napoleon IINapoleon II1811–1832 · 🇫🇷 France · Designers21 decades
  14. 14Fyodor TyutchevFyodor Tyutchev1803–1873 · Writers11 decades
  15. 15Ralph Waldo EmersonRalph Waldo Emerson1803–1882 · 🇺🇸 United States · Academics19 decades
  16. 16Adolphe ThiersAdolphe Thiers1797–1877 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians15 decades
  17. 17Auguste ComteAuguste Comte1798–1857 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics22 decades
  18. 18Mikhail GlinkaMikhail Glinka1804–1857 · Musicians12 decades
  19. 19Prosper MériméeProsper Mérimée1803–1870 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers19 decades
  20. 20Franklin PierceFranklin Pierce1804–1869 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians20 decades
  21. 21Ludwig FeuerbachLudwig Feuerbach1804–1872 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics19 decades
  22. 22Évariste GaloisÉvariste Galois1811–1832 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics6 decades
  23. 23Benjamin DisraeliBenjamin Disraeli1804–1881 · Politicians18 decades
  24. 24Antonio José de SucreAntonio José de Sucre1795–1830 · Politicians21 decades
  25. 25James K. PolkJames K. Polk1795–1849 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians20 decades
  26. 26Georg BüchnerGeorg Büchner1813–1837 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers17 decades
  27. 27Justus von LiebigJustus von Liebig1803–1873 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists17 decades
  28. 28Gaetano DonizettiGaetano Donizetti1797–1848 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Musicians19 decades
  29. 29Nathaniel HawthorneNathaniel Hawthorne1804–1864 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers19 decades
  30. 30Helmuth von Moltke the ElderHelmuth von Moltke the Elder1800–1891 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers13 decades
  31. 31Frederick William IV of PrussiaFrederick William IV of Prussia1795–1861 · Politicians21 decades
  32. 32Millard FillmoreMillard Fillmore1800–1874 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians19 decades
  33. 33Vincenzo BelliniVincenzo Bellini1801–1835 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Musicians22 decades
  34. 34Adam MickiewiczAdam Mickiewicz1798–1855 · Writers12 decades
  35. 35Thomas CarlyleThomas Carlyle1795–1881 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers20 decades
  36. 36John BrownJohn Brown1800–1859 · 🇺🇸 United States · Founders22 decades
  37. 37Vladimir DalVladimir Dal1801–1872 · Academics10 decades
  38. 38Pedro I of BrazilPedro I of Brazil1798–1834 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Historical Figures0 decades
  39. 39Jules MicheletJules Michelet1798–1874 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers15 decades
  40. 40Nicolas Léonard Sadi CarnotNicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot1796–1832 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists16 decades
  41. 41Brigham YoungBrigham Young1801–1877 · 🇺🇸 United States · Academics19 decades
  42. 42Karl BryullovKarl Bryullov1799–1852 · Artists11 decades
  43. 43John Henry NewmanJohn Henry Newman1801–1890 · Religious Figures19 decades
  44. 44Johann Strauss IJohann Strauss I1804–1849 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Musiciansnot measured—
  45. 45Jean-Baptiste-Camille CorotJean-Baptiste-Camille Corot1796–1875 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists7 decades
  46. 46Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth1797–1883 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers13 decades
  47. 47Oscar I of SwedenOscar I of Sweden1799–1859 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  48. 48HiroshigeHiroshige1797–1858 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Artistsnot measured—
  49. 49Frédéric BastiatFrédéric Bastiat1801–1850 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics18 decades
  50. 50Mary AnningMary Anning1799–1847 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom5 decades
  51. 51Leopold von RankeLeopold von Ranke1795–1886 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers16 decades
  52. 52Charles Albert of SardiniaCharles Albert of Sardinia1798–1849 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures18 decades
  53. 53Pavel NakhimovPavel Nakhimov1802–185511 decades
  54. 54Kaspar HauserKaspar Hauser1812–1833 · Writers19 decades
  55. 55Allan KardecAllan Kardec1804–1869 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics16 decades
  56. 56Shamil, 3rd Imam of DagestanShamil, 3rd Imam of Dagestan1797–1871not measured—
  57. 57Carl Gustav Jacob JacobiCarl Gustav Jacob Jacobi1804–1851 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics1 decades
  58. 58Annette von Droste-HülshoffAnnette von Droste-Hülshoff1797–1848 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Musicians14 decades
  59. 59Lajos KossuthLajos Kossuth1802–1894 · Politicians7 decades
  60. 60Edward Bulwer-LyttonEdward Bulwer-Lytton1803–1873 · Politicians5 decades
  61. 61MongkutMongkut1804–1868 · Historical Figures12 decades
  62. 62Charles GoodyearCharles Goodyear1800–1860 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists19 decades
  63. 63Richard OwenRichard Owen1804–1892 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists22 decades
  64. 64Archduke Franz Karl of AustriaArchduke Franz Karl of Austria1802–1878 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures0 decades
  65. 65Anna Pavlovna of RussiaAnna Pavlovna of Russia1795–1865 · Artists0 decades
  66. 66James Clark RossJames Clark Ross1800–1862 · Historical Figures18 decades
  67. 67Miguel I of PortugalMiguel I of Portugal1802–1866 · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Historical Figures0 decades
  68. 68William H. SewardWilliam H. Seward1801–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians19 decades
  69. 69Thomas ColeThomas Cole1801–1848 · 🇺🇸 United States · Artists22 decades
  70. 70Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of DerbyEdward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby1799–1869 · Politiciansnot measured—
  71. 71August Heinrich Hoffmann von FallerslebenAugust Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben1798–1874 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics6 decades
  72. 72Thomas Babington MacaulayThomas Babington Macaulay1800–1859 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writersnot measured—
  73. 73Charles Lucien BonaparteCharles Lucien Bonaparte1803–1857 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0 decades
  74. 74Horace MannHorace Mann1796–1859 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians22 decades
  75. 75Christian DopplerChristian Doppler1803–1853 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Academics8 decades
  76. 76Eugène SueEugène Sue1804–1857 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers20 decades
  77. 77Napoléon Louis BonaparteNapoléon Louis Bonaparte1804–1831 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0 decades
  78. 78Nat TurnerNat Turner1800–1831 · 🇺🇸 United States17 decades
  79. 79James BowieJames Bowie1796–1836 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists18 decades
  80. 80Robert StephensonRobert Stephenson1803–1859 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists22 decades
  81. 81Fredrika BremerFredrika Bremer1801–1865 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Writers16 decades
  82. 82Emperor NinkōEmperor Ninkō1800–1846 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  83. 83Utagawa KuniyoshiUtagawa Kuniyoshi1798–1861 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Artists0 decades
  84. 84Philipp Franz von SieboldPhilipp Franz von Siebold1796–1866 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists6 decades
  85. 85David FarragutDavid Farragut1801–1870 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians4 decades
  86. 86Charles-Augustin Sainte-BeuveCharles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve1804–1869 · 🇫🇷 France · Writersnot measured—
  87. 87Anna AtkinsAnna Atkins1799–1871 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists0 decades
  88. 88Alfred de VignyAlfred de Vigny1797–1863 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers20 decades
  89. 89Flora TristanFlora Tristan1803–1844 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers13 decades
  90. 90Leopold II, Grand Duke of TuscanyLeopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany1797–1870 · Historical Figures18 decades
  91. 91Paul DelarochePaul Delaroche1797–1856 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists19 decades
  92. 92Manuela SáenzManuela Sáenz1797–1856 · Activists15 decades
  93. 93Friedrich WöhlerFriedrich Wöhler1800–1882 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists17 decades
  94. 94Emilia PlaterEmilia Plater1806–18310 decades
  95. 95Friedrich August II of SaxonyFriedrich August II of Saxony1797–1854 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures21 decades
  96. 96Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de SégurSophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur1799–1874 · 🇫🇷 France · Writersnot measured—
  97. 97Johann I of SaxonyJohann I of Saxony1801–1873 · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  98. 98Justo José de UrquizaJusto José de Urquiza1801–1870 · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians20 decades
  99. 99William Henry Fox TalbotWilliam Henry Fox Talbot1800–1877 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists6 decades
  100. 100Alexander GorchakovAlexander Gorchakov1798–1883 · Politicians11 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.