Claim profile
1880–1889

The 1880s

Whose names filled the books of the 1880s — 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 1880s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish15,200German3,276French3,096Italian1,682Spanish1,073Russian203Hebrew89Chinese2
  1. 1Frederick William of Saxe-MeiningenFrederick William of Saxe-Meiningen1679–1746 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures9.9
  2. 2Frederick William, Elector of BrandenburgFrederick William, Elector of Brandenburg1620–1688 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures9.9
  3. 3Frederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern-HechingenFrederick William, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen1663–1735 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures9.9
  4. 4Frederick William, Margrave of Brandenburg-SchwedtFrederick William, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt1700–1771 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany9.9
  5. 5Frederick II of LegnicaFrederick II of Legnica1480–1547 · 16th century4.5
  6. 6Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1633–1708 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany4.5
  7. 7Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1676–1732 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians4.5
  8. 8Frederick II, Elector PalatineFrederick II, Elector Palatine1482–1556 · 16th century4.5
  9. 9Friedrich II, Grand Duke of BadenFriedrich II, Grand Duke of Baden1857–1928 · 19th century · Historical Figures4.5
  10. 10Frederick II, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgFrederick II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1418–1478 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures4.5
  11. 11Maria TheresaMaria Theresa1717–1780 · 18th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures4.2
  12. 12HIHenry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1460–1526 · 15th century · Historical Figures2.6
  13. 13Henry IV, Duke of MecklenburgHenry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg1417–1477 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany2.6
  14. 14HIHenry IV, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg1397–1427 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.6
  15. 15John Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgJohn Frederick, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1625–1679 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.4
  16. 16John Frederick, Prince of Schwarzburg-RudolstadtJohn Frederick, Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt1721–1767 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.4
  17. 17John Frederick, Duke of WürttembergJohn Frederick, Duke of Württemberg1582–1628 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.4
  18. 18John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-AnsbachJohn Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach1654–1686 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models2.4
  19. 19John Frederick, Duke of PomeraniaJohn Frederick, Duke of Pomerania1542–1600 · 16th century · Religious Figures2.4
  20. 20John Frederick, Count Palatine of Sulzbach-HilpoltsteinJohn Frederick, Count Palatine of Sulzbach-Hilpoltstein1587–1644 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany2.4
  21. 21Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-WeissenfelsJohann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels1677–1712 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.3
  22. 22John George, Elector of BrandenburgJohn George, Elector of Brandenburg1525–1598 · 16th century · Religious Figures2.3
  23. 23Jean PaulJean Paul1763–1825 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers2.3
  24. 24William IIIWilliam III1425–1482 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.8
  25. 25William III, Landgrave of HesseWilliam III, Landgrave of Hesse1471–1500 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.8
  26. 26WIWilliam III, Count of Weimar1000–1039 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.8
  27. 27Duke Friedrich I, Duke of AnhaltDuke Friedrich I, Duke of Anhalt1831–1904 · 19th century · Historical Figures1.8
  28. 28Frederick I of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1646–1691 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.8
  29. 29Frederick IFrederick I1425–1476 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.8
  30. 30Frederick I of PrussiaFrederick I of Prussia1657–1713 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.8
  31. 31Frederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick I, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1585–1638 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.8
  32. 32Friedrich I, Grand Duke of BadenFriedrich I, Grand Duke of Baden1826–1907 · 19th century · Historical Figures1.8
  33. 33Frederick I, Duke of Brunswick-WolfenbüttelFrederick I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel1357–1400 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.8
  34. 34Frederick I, Elector of BrandenburgFrederick I, Elector of Brandenburg1371–1440 · 15th century1.8
  35. 35Frederick I, Count Palatine of SimmernFrederick I, Count Palatine of Simmern1417–1480 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.8
  36. 36Frederick I of LiegnitzFrederick I of Liegnitz1446–1488 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.8
  37. 37Franz I, Prince of LiechtensteinFranz I, Prince of Liechtenstein1853–1938 · 19th century · 🇦🇹 Austria · Politicians1.8
  38. 38Gustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-GüstrowGustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow1633–1695 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers1.8
  39. 39Hans SachsHans Sachs1494–1576 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers1.8
  40. 40Frederick III of the PalatinateFrederick III of the Palatinate1515–1576 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.7
  41. 41Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-GottorpFrederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp1597–1659 · 17th century · Historical Figures1.7
  42. 42Frederick III of LegnicaFrederick III of Legnica1520–1570 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  43. 43Frederick III, Burgrave of NurembergFrederick III, Burgrave of Nuremberg1220–1297 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  44. 44Friedrich III, Margrave of Brandenburg-BayreuthFriedrich III, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth1711–1763 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.7
  45. 45Frederick III, Margrave of BadenFrederick III, Margrave of Baden1327–1353 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.7
  46. 46Frederick III, Landgrave of Hesse-HomburgFrederick III, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg1673–1746 · 18th century · Politicians1.7
  47. 47Frederick III, Prince of Salm-KyrburgFrederick III, Prince of Salm-Kyrburg1744–1794 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  48. 48Frederick III, German EmperorFrederick III, German Emperor1831–1888 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.7
  49. 49Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgFrederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1699–1772 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.7
  50. 50Charles IV, Holy Roman EmperorCharles IV, Holy Roman Emperor1316–1378 · 14th century · Historical Figures1.7
  51. 51William I, Duke of BavariaWilliam I, Duke of Bavaria1330–1389 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.7
  52. 52WIWilliam I of Weimar900–963 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  53. 53William, Landgrave of Hesse-RotenburgWilliam, Landgrave of Hesse-Rotenburg1648–1725 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.7
  54. 54William IWilliam I1343–1407 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.7
  55. 55William I, Count of Nassau-SiegenWilliam I, Count of Nassau-Siegen1487–1559 · 16th century1.7
  56. 56William the SilentWilliam the Silent1533–1584 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians1.7
  57. 57William I, German EmperorWilliam I, German Emperor1797–1888 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.7
  58. 58Wilhelm I of WürttembergWilhelm I of Württemberg1781–1864 · 19th century · Historical Figures1.7
  59. 59William I, Elector of HesseWilliam I, Elector of Hesse1743–1821 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.7
  60. 60Henry III, Duke of LimburgHenry III, Duke of Limburg1167–1221 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.6
  61. 61Henry III of Nassau-BredaHenry III of Nassau-Breda1483–1538 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.6
  62. 62HIHenry III, Duke of Bavaria940–989 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.6
  63. 63HIHenry III, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1416–1464 · 15th century1.6
  64. 64Henry III, Count of SaynHenry III, Count of Sayn1193–1247 · 13th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.6
  65. 65Henry IIIHenry III1215–1288 · 13th century · Writers1.6
  66. 66HIHenry III, Prince of Anhalt-Aschersleben1300–1307 · 14th century · Religious Figures1.6
  67. 67Henry III, Landgrave of Upper HesseHenry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse1440–1483 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.6
  68. 68HIHenry III, Duke of Mecklenburg1337–1383 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.6
  69. 69Charles Augustus, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachCharles Augustus, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1757–1828 · 18th century · Politicians1.6
  70. 70William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-KasselWilliam IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel1532–1592 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists1.6
  71. 71Henry II, Landgrave of HesseHenry II, Landgrave of Hesse1299–1376 · 14th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  72. 72Henry V, Duke of Brunswick-LüneburgHenry V, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1489–1568 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  73. 73Henry II, Count of Reuss-GeraHenry II, Count of Reuss-Gera1572–1635 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  74. 74HIHenry II, Margrave of Meissen1103–1123 · 12th century · Models1.5
  75. 75HIHenry II of Augsburg1001–1063 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures1.5
  76. 76HIHenry II, Count of Gorizia1150–1150 · 12th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  77. 77HIHenry II, Lord of Mecklenburg1262–1329 · 13th century · Historical Figures1.5
  78. 78Henry II, Duke of BavariaHenry II, Duke of Bavaria951–995 · 10th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.5
  79. 79HIHenry II, Duke of Limburg1110–1167 · 12th century · Historical Figures1.5
  80. 80Richard WagnerRichard Wagner1813–1883 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Musicians1.5
  81. 81Frederick William IV of PrussiaFrederick William IV of Prussia1795–1861 · 19th century · Politicians1.4
  82. 82PIPhilip II, Count of Waldeck1453–1524 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  83. 83Philip II, Duke of PomeraniaPhilip II, Duke of Pomerania1573–1618 · 17th century · Historical Figures1.2
  84. 84PIPhilip II, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg1462–1504 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.2
  85. 85PIPhilip II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1533–1596 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  86. 86Philip II, Count of Schaumburg-LippePhilip II, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe1723–1787 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.2
  87. 87PIPhilip II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg1501–1529 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  88. 88Philip II, Margrave of Baden-BadenPhilip II, Margrave of Baden-Baden1559–1588 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Models1.2
  89. 89Frederick William III, Duke of Saxe-AltenburgFrederick William III, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg1657–1672 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  90. 90Frederick William III of PrussiaFrederick William III of Prussia1770–1840 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  91. 91Frederick August I, Duke of OldenburgFrederick August I, Duke of Oldenburg1711–1785 · 18th century · Models1.2
  92. 92Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of OldenburgFrederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg1852–1931 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  93. 93Frederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-OelsFrederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Oels1740–1805 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.2
  94. 94Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-ZerbstFrederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst1734–1793 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.2
  95. 95Frederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-NeuenstadtFrederick Augustus, Duke of Württemberg-Neuenstadt1654–1716 · 17th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.2
  96. 96Frederick Charles, Duke of Württemberg-WinnentalFrederick Charles, Duke of Württemberg-Winnental1652–1698 · 17th century · Politicians1.1
  97. 97Martin LutherMartin Luther1483–1546 · 16th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Religious Figures1.1
  98. 98Charles Frederick, Duke of Saxe-MeiningenCharles Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen1712–1743 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.1
  99. 99Carl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachCarl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1783–1853 · 19th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures1.1
  100. 100Karl Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-BernburgKarl Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg1668–1721 · 18th century · Historical Figures1.1

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 1880s, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1Vincent van GoghVincent van Gogh1853–1890 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Artists12 decades
  2. 2Oscar WildeOscar Wilde1854–1900 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers14 decades
  3. 3Thomas EdisonThomas Edison1847–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists13 decades
  4. 4Guy de MaupassantGuy de Maupassant1850–1893 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers14 decades
  5. 5Arthur RimbaudArthur Rimbaud1854–1891 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers14 decades
  6. 6Antoni GaudíAntoni Gaudí1852–1926 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Architects5 decades
  7. 7Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson1850–1894 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers15 decades
  8. 8Paul von HindenburgPaul von Hindenburg1847–1934 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians10 decades
  9. 9Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin1848–1903 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists13 decades
  10. 10Alexander III of RussiaAlexander III of Russia1845–1894 · Historical Figures16 decades
  11. 11Pope Benedict XVPope Benedict XV1854–1922 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures11 decades
  12. 12Ivan PavlovIvan Pavlov1849–1936 · Scientists16 decades
  13. 13Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell1847–1922 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists15 decades
  14. 14José MartíJosé Martí1853–1895 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers16 decades
  15. 15Wilhelm RöntgenWilhelm Röntgen1845–1923 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists11 decades
  16. 16Santiago Ramón y CajalSantiago Ramón y Cajal1852–1934 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Scientists13 decades
  17. 17Ludwig II of BavariaLudwig II of Bavaria1845–1886 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures18 decades
  18. 18Henri PoincaréHenri Poincaré1854–1912 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics13 decades
  19. 19Sofia KovalevskayaSofia Kovalevskaya1850–1891 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Academics14 decades
  20. 20Bram StokerBram Stoker1847–1912 · Writers12 decades
  21. 21Octave MirbeauOctave Mirbeau1848–1917 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers14 decades
  22. 22Ferdinand FochFerdinand Foch1851–1929 · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures7 decades
  23. 23Billy the KidBilly the Kid1859–1881 · 🇺🇸 United States12 decades
  24. 24Alfonso XII of SpainAlfonso XII of Spain1857–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0 decades
  25. 25Cecil RhodesCecil Rhodes1853–1902 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians12 decades
  26. 26August StrindbergAugust Strindberg1849–1912 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Writers8 decades
  27. 27Henri BecquerelHenri Becquerel1852–1908 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientists15 decades
  28. 28Emperor MeijiEmperor Meiji1852–1912 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Historical Figures11 decades
  29. 29Georg CantorGeorg Cantor1845–1918 · Academics14 decades
  30. 30Viktor VasnetsovViktor Vasnetsov1848–1926 · Artists10 decades
  31. 31Abay KunanbaiulyAbay Kunanbaiuly1845–1904 · Writers8 decades
  32. 32Maria FeodorovnaMaria Feodorovna1847–1928 · Historical Figures17 decades
  33. 33Paul EhrlichPaul Ehrlich1854–1915 · Doctors13 decades
  34. 34Henryk SienkiewiczHenryk Sienkiewicz1846–1916 · Writers11 decades
  35. 35Gottlob FregeGottlob Frege1848–1925 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics9 decades
  36. 36Vladimir SolovyovVladimir Solovyov1853–1900 · Academics14 decades
  37. 37Sergei WitteSergei Witte1849–1915 · Politicians9 decades
  38. 38Vilfredo ParetoVilfredo Pareto1848–1923 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics13 decades
  39. 39Hendrik LorentzHendrik Lorentz1853–1928 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Scientists0 decades
  40. 40Gabriel FauréGabriel Fauré1845–1924 · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians14 decades
  41. 41Otto LilienthalOtto Lilienthal1848–1896 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists13 decades
  42. 42Pierre LotiPierre Loti1850–1923 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers14 decades
  43. 43Tomáš Garrigue MasarykTomáš Garrigue Masaryk1850–1937 · Politicians1 decades
  44. 44Jesse JamesJesse James1847–1882 · 🇺🇸 United States14 decades
  45. 45Rudolf, Crown Prince of AustriaRudolf, Crown Prince of Austria1858–1889 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Politicians0 decades
  46. 46Peter Carl FabergéPeter Carl Fabergé1846–1920 · Scientists3 decades
  47. 47George I of GreeceGeorge I of Greece1845–1913 · Historical Figures0 decades
  48. 48Joseph JoffreJoseph Joffre1852–1931 · 🇫🇷 France2 decades
  49. 49Arthur BalfourArthur Balfour1848–1930 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians15 decades
  50. 50Aleksei BrusilovAleksei Brusilov1853–1926 · Writers3 decades
  51. 51Amadeo I of SpainAmadeo I of Spain1845–1890 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  52. 52Joseph PulitzerJoseph Pulitzer1847–1911 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians14 decades
  53. 53Max LiebermannMax Liebermann1847–1935 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Artists13 decades
  54. 54Buffalo BillBuffalo Bill1846–1917 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers15 decades
  55. 55Joris-Karl HuysmansJoris-Karl Huysmans1848–1907 · 🇫🇷 France · Writers11 decades
  56. 56H. H. AsquithH. H. Asquith1852–1928 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians11 decades
  57. 57Vasily SurikovVasily Surikov1848–1916 · Artists8 decades
  58. 58ChulalongkornChulalongkorn1853–1910 · Historical Figures13 decades
  59. 59Edward SmithEdward Smith1850–1912 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures17 decades
  60. 60Karl KautskyKarl Kautsky1854–1938 · Politicians13 decades
  61. 61Annie BesantAnnie Besant1847–1933 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers15 decades
  62. 62Leoš JanáčekLeoš Janáček1854–1928 · Musicians0 decades
  63. 63Gustave CaillebotteGustave Caillebotte1848–1894 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists5 decades
  64. 64Frances Hodgson BurnettFrances Hodgson Burnett1849–1924 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers15 decades
  65. 65Bernhard von BülowBernhard von Bülow1849–1929 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians12 decades
  66. 66Eduard BernsteinEduard Bernstein1850–1932 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians13 decades
  67. 67Nicholas Miklouho-MaclayNicholas Miklouho-Maclay1846–1888 · Historical Figures5 decades
  68. 68August von MackensenAugust von Mackensen1849–1945 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2 decades
  69. 69Mihai EminescuMihai Eminescu1850–1889 · Writers5 decades
  70. 70Auguste EscoffierAuguste Escoffier1846–1935 · 🇫🇷 France · Chefs4 decades
  71. 71Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl KitchenerHerbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener1850–1916 · Politicians0 decades
  72. 72Élie MetchnikoffÉlie Metchnikoff1845–1916 · 🇫🇷 France · Scientistsnot measured—
  73. 73Wyatt EarpWyatt Earp1848–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians10 decades
  74. 74Ludwig III of BavariaLudwig III of Bavaria1845–1921 · 🇩🇪 Germanynot measured—
  75. 75Helmuth von Moltke the YoungerHelmuth von Moltke the Younger1848–1916 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  76. 76Felix KleinFelix Klein1849–1925 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Academics15 decades
  77. 77Victoriano HuertaVictoriano Huerta1850–1916 · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians13 decades
  78. 78Alexander UlyanovAlexander Ulyanov1866–1887 · Activists11 decades
  79. 79Georges SorelGeorges Sorel1847–1922 · 🇫🇷 France · Academics12 decades
  80. 80Olga Constantinovna of RussiaOlga Constantinovna of Russia1851–1926 · Historical Figures16 decades
  81. 81Luigi CadornaLuigi Cadorna1850–1928 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians11 decades
  82. 82Charles Taze RussellCharles Taze Russell1852–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers0 decades
  83. 83Édouard-Henri AvrilÉdouard-Henri Avril1849–1928 · 🇫🇷 France · Artists5 decades
  84. 84Margaret of SavoyMargaret of Savoy1851–1926 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists17 decades
  85. 85Ned KellyNed Kelly1854–1880 · 🇦🇺 Australia · Writers11 decades
  86. 86Otto of BavariaOtto of Bavaria1848–1916 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politiciansnot measured—
  87. 87Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of MeccaHussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca1853–1931 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politicians0 decades
  88. 88George WestinghouseGeorge Westinghouse1846–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists15 decades
  89. 89Bertha BenzBertha Benz1849–1944 · Athletes0 decades
  90. 90Carl LarssonCarl Larsson1853–1919 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Artists4 decades
  91. 91John William WaterhouseJohn William Waterhouse1849–1917 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists0 decades
  92. 92Raja Ravi VarmaRaja Ravi Varma1848–1906 · 🇮🇳 India · Artists0 decades
  93. 93James George FrazerJames George Frazer1854–1941 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics8 decades
  94. 94Calamity JaneCalamity Jane1852–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States11 decades
  95. 95Tōgō HeihachirōTōgō Heihachirō1848–1934 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Politicians0 decades
  96. 96Franz Conrad von HötzendorfFranz Conrad von Hötzendorf1852–1925 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Historical Figures5 decades
  97. 97Lafcadio HearnLafcadio Hearn1850–1904 · Writers14 decades
  98. 98Muhammad AbduhMuhammad Abduh1849–1905 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Academics5 decades
  99. 99Oliver HeavisideOliver Heaviside1850–1925 · Scientists10 decades
  100. 100Isabel, Princess Imperial of BrazilIsabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil1846–1921 · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Historical Figuresnot measured—

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.