Claim profile
1910–1919

The 1910s

Whose names filled the books of the 1910s — 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 Spanish books during the 1910s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish18,564German3,547French3,207Italian1,774Spanish1,162Russian306Hebrew110Chinese12
  1. 1John of GodJohn of God1495–1550 · 16th century · 🇵🇹 Portugal7.7
  2. 2Lope de VegaLope de Vega1562–1635 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers5.9
  3. 3Bartolomé MitreBartolomé Mitre1821–1906 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians4.8
  4. 4Francis XavierFrancis Xavier1506–1552 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers4.3
  5. 5José de San MartínJosé de San Martín1778–1850 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians3.7
  6. 6Teresa of ÁvilaTeresa of Ávila1515–1582 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers3.3
  7. 7Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus1451–1506 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures3.2
  8. 8Juan Vicente GómezJuan Vicente Gómez1857–1935 · 19th century · Politicians2.9
  9. 9Rubén DaríoRubén Darío1867–1916 · 20th century · Writers2.8
  10. 10JFJuan Fernández1529–1602 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures2.6
  11. 11Miguel de CervantesMiguel de Cervantes1547–1616 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers2.4
  12. 12Porfirio DíazPorfirio Díaz1830–1915 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians2.1
  13. 13Simón BolívarSimón Bolívar1783–1830 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians2.0
  14. 14John of AustriaJohn of Austria1547–1578 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians2.0
  15. 15Gonzalo PizarroGonzalo Pizarro1502–1548 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.9
  16. 16Hernán CortésHernán Cortés1485–1547 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.8
  17. 17Andrés BelloAndrés Bello1781–1865 · 19th century · Politicians1.7
  18. 18John of the CrossJohn of the Cross1542–1591 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.6
  19. 19Pedro de ValdiviaPedro de Valdivia1497–1553 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1.4
  20. 20Francisco PizarroFrancisco Pizarro1478–1541 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.4
  21. 21Carlos PellegriniCarlos Pellegrini1846–1906 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Journalists1.4
  22. 22Nicolás AntonioNicolás Antonio1617–1684 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1.4
  23. 23Francis Borgia, 4th Duke of GandíaFrancis Borgia, 4th Duke of Gandía1510–1572 · 16th century · Politicians1.3
  24. 24Francisco de BorjaFrancisco de Borja1441–1511 · 15th century · Writers1.3
  25. 25Bernardino RivadaviaBernardino Rivadavia1780–1845 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians1.2
  26. 26Peter of AlcantaraPeter of Alcantara1499–1562 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain1.1
  27. 27Juan de GarayJuan de Garay1528–1583 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain1.1
  28. 28Tirso de MolinaTirso de Molina1583–1648 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.1
  29. 29Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola1491–1556 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures1.1
  30. 30Marcelino Menéndez y PelayoMarcelino Menéndez y Pelayo1856–1912 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics1.1
  31. 31Manuel BelgranoManuel Belgrano1770–1820 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians1.1
  32. 32Jose Miguel CarreraJose Miguel Carrera1785–1821 · 19th century · Politicians1.1
  33. 33Bernardo O'HigginsBernardo O'Higgins1778–1842 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1.0
  34. 34Francisco de VillagraFrancisco de Villagra1511–1563 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.0
  35. 35Luis de LeónLuis de León1527–1591 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.0
  36. 36John I of FranceJohn I of France1316–1316 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures1.00
  37. 37Antonio MauraAntonio Maura1853–1925 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.98
  38. 38Manuel OribeManuel Oribe1792–1857 · 19th century · Politicians0.98
  39. 39Garcilaso de la VegaGarcilaso de la Vega1503–1536 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.95
  40. 40Vasco Núñez de BalboaVasco Núñez de Balboa1475–1519 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.93
  41. 41Francis SolanusFrancis Solanus1549–1610 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.92
  42. 42Lope de RuedaLope de Rueda1505–1566 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.91
  43. 43Pedro de VillagraPedro de Villagra1513–1577 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.90
  44. 44Florentino AmeghinoFlorentino Ameghino1853–1911 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Academics0.90
  45. 45Francisco I. MaderoFrancisco I. Madero1873–1913 · 20th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Activists0.88
  46. 46Venustiano CarranzaVenustiano Carranza1859–1920 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians0.86
  47. 47Pope Alexander VIPope Alexander VI1431–1503 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures0.86
  48. 48LDLope de Aguirre1510–1561 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.82
  49. 49Vincent FerrerVincent Ferrer1350–1419 · 14th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures0.82
  50. 50Diego de AlmagroDiego de Almagro1475–1538 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.75
  51. 51Juan AndrésJuan Andrés1740–1817 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.75
  52. 52Ricardo PalmaRicardo Palma1833–1919 · 19th century · Writers0.73
  53. 53Tomás Estrada PalmaTomás Estrada Palma1835–1908 · 19th century · Politicians0.73
  54. 54Jorge Juan y SantaciliaJorge Juan y Santacilia1713–1773 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Scientists0.72
  55. 55Benito JuárezBenito Juárez1806–1872 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians0.71
  56. 56Cornelio SaavedraCornelio Saavedra1759–1829 · 18th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.71
  57. 57Pedro de AlvaradoPedro de Alvarado1486–1541 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.68
  58. 58Roque Sáenz PeñaRoque Sáenz Peña1851–1914 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.68
  59. 59Manuel MonttManuel Montt1809–1880 · 19th century · Politicians0.68
  60. 60Francisco de AguirreFrancisco de Aguirre1507–1581 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.68
  61. 61Alonso de ErcillaAlonso de Ercilla1533–1595 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.68
  62. 62Francisco de Toledo, Count of OropesaFrancisco de Toledo, Count of Oropesa1515–1582 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.68
  63. 63Victoriano HuertaVictoriano Huerta1850–1916 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians0.65
  64. 64Juan de ValdésJuan de Valdés1505–1541 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Actors0.65
  65. 65Fernán CaballeroFernán Caballero1796–1877 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.64
  66. 66Fernán González of CastileFernán González of Castile910–970 · 10th century0.64
  67. 67Bartolomé de las CasasBartolomé de las Casas1484–1566 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.64
  68. 68María de JesúsMaría de Jesús1560–1640 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.63
  69. 69Ramón de la CruzRamón de la Cruz1731–1794 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.63
  70. 70Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of RivasÁngel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas1791–1865 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.63
  71. 71Nicolás AvellanedaNicolás Avellaneda1837–1885 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Journalists0.63
  72. 72Miguel de UnamunoMiguel de Unamuno1864–1936 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.58
  73. 73Jacinto BenaventeJacinto Benavente1866–1954 · 20th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.58
  74. 74Venancio FloresVenancio Flores1808–1868 · 19th century · Politicians0.57
  75. 75Mateo AlemánMateo Alemán1547–1614 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.57
  76. 76Melchor CanoMelchor Cano1509–1560 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.57
  77. 77Francisco QuevedoFrancisco Quevedo1584–1645 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.56
  78. 78José CanalejasJosé Canalejas1854–1912 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.56
  79. 79Juan Manuel de RosasJuan Manuel de Rosas1793–1877 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.55
  80. 80Gil VicenteGil Vicente1465–1536 · 16th century · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Writers0.55
  81. 81Hernando PizarroHernando Pizarro1502–1578 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.55
  82. 82Ambrosio de MoralesAmbrosio de Morales1513–1591 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.55
  83. 83Diego VelázquezDiego Velázquez1599–1660 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0.54
  84. 84Juan MontalvoJuan Montalvo1832–1889 · 19th century · Writers0.52
  85. 85Francisco SuárezFrancisco Suárez1548–1617 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures0.52
  86. 86Francisco de Paula SantanderFrancisco de Paula Santander1792–1840 · 19th century · Politicians0.52
  87. 87Alonso CanoAlonso Cano1601–1667 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0.51
  88. 88Fructuoso RiveraFructuoso Rivera1784–1854 · 19th century · Politicians0.50
  89. 89Justo José de UrquizaJusto José de Urquiza1801–1870 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.49
  90. 90Juan de HerreraJuan de Herrera1530–1597 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Architects0.49
  91. 91Rodrigo CaroRodrigo Caro1573–1647 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.49
  92. 92Eduardo DatoEduardo Dato1856–1921 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.49
  93. 93Domingo Faustino SarmientoDomingo Faustino Sarmiento1811–1888 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.49
  94. 94Antonio José de SucreAntonio José de Sucre1795–1830 · 19th century · Politicians0.48
  95. 95Pedro MonttPedro Montt1849–1910 · 19th century · Politicians0.47
  96. 96Rodrigo de QuirogaRodrigo de Quiroga1512–1580 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.47
  97. 97Luis Vélez de GuevaraLuis Vélez de Guevara1579–1644 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.46
  98. 98Francisco PachecoFrancisco Pacheco1564–1644 · 16th century · Artists0.46
  99. 99Victorino de la PlazaVictorino de la Plaza1840–1919 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.45
  100. 100José ZorrillaJosé Zorrilla1817–1893 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.44

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 1910s, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

  1. 1Joseph StalinJoseph Stalin1878–1953 · Politicians9 decades
  2. 2Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein1879–1955 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists11 decades
  3. 3Benito MussoliniBenito Mussolini1883–1945 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians11 decades
  4. 4Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso1881–1973 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists10 decades
  5. 5Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt1882–1945 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians10 decades
  6. 6Franz KafkaFranz Kafka1883–1924 · Writers11 decades
  7. 7Leon TrotskyLeon Trotsky1879–1940 · Activists10 decades
  8. 8Thomas MannThomas Mann1875–1955 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers12 decades
  9. 9Konrad AdenauerKonrad Adenauer1876–1967 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians8 decades
  10. 10Mustafa Kemal AtatürkMustafa Kemal Atatürk1881–1938 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politicians2 decades
  11. 11Pope John XXIIIPope John XXIII1881–1963 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures14 decades
  12. 12Carl JungCarl Jung1875–1961 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Writers8 decades
  13. 13Pope Pius XIIPope Pius XII1876–1958 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures8 decades
  14. 14Hermann HesseHermann Hesse1877–1962 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers12 decades
  15. 15Virginia WoolfVirginia Woolf1882–1941 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers10 decades
  16. 16Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman1884–1972 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians9 decades
  17. 17Rainer Maria RilkeRainer Maria Rilke1875–1926 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers12 decades
  18. 18Coco ChanelCoco Chanel1883–1971 · 🇫🇷 France · Designers6 decades
  19. 19Stefan ZweigStefan Zweig1881–1942 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Writers12 decades
  20. 20Helen KellerHelen Keller1880–1968 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers14 decades
  21. 21Jack LondonJack London1876–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers12 decades
  22. 22Maurice RavelMaurice Ravel1875–1937 · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians12 decades
  23. 23James JoyceJames Joyce1882–1941 · Writers12 decades
  24. 24Mata HariMata Hari1876–1917 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands10 decades
  25. 25Igor StravinskyIgor Stravinsky1882–1971 · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians11 decades
  26. 26John Maynard KeynesJohn Maynard Keynes1883–1946 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics10 decades
  27. 27Eleanor RooseveltEleanor Roosevelt1884–1962 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians9 decades
  28. 28Felix DzerzhinskyFelix Dzerzhinsky1877–1926 · Activists10 decades
  29. 29Douglas MacArthurDouglas MacArthur1880–1964 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures10 decades
  30. 30Khalil GibranKhalil Gibran1883–1931 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers5 decades
  31. 31Gavrilo PrincipGavrilo Princip1894–1918 · Activists3 decades
  32. 32Alexander FlemingAlexander Fleming1881–1955 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists8 decades
  33. 33Reza ShahReza Shah1878–1944 · Politicians10 decades
  34. 34Jeanne CalmentJeanne Calment1875–1997 · 🇫🇷 France · Actors3 decades
  35. 35Aleister CrowleyAleister Crowley1875–1947 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers7 decades
  36. 36Ibn SaudIbn Saud1876–1953 · Historical Figures10 decades
  37. 37Hideki TojoHideki Tojo1884–1948 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Politicians7 decades
  38. 38Clement AttleeClement Attlee1883–1967 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians8 decades
  39. 39Franz von PapenFranz von Papen1879–1969 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians9 decades
  40. 40Wilhelm KeitelWilhelm Keitel1882–1946 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians8 decades
  41. 41Isoroku YamamotoIsoroku Yamamoto1884–1943 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Historical Figures3 decades
  42. 42Pancho VillaPancho Villa1878–1923 · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Activists12 decades
  43. 43Isadora DuncanIsadora Duncan1877–1927 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writersnot measured—
  44. 44Emiliano ZapataEmiliano Zapata1879–1919 · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Activists12 decades
  45. 45George MarshallGeorge Marshall1880–1959 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians14 decades
  46. 46Albert SchweitzerAlbert Schweitzer1875–1965 · 🇫🇷 France · Doctors12 decades
  47. 47Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of RussiaGrand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia1901–1918 · Historical Figures11 decades
  48. 48Mohammad MosaddeghMohammad Mosaddegh1882–1967 · Politicians0 decades
  49. 49Enver PashaEnver Pasha1881–1922 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politicians11 decades
  50. 50Syngman RheeSyngman Rhee1875–1965 · Politicians8 decades
  51. 51Manfred von RichthofenManfred von Richthofen1892–1918 · Historical Figures7 decades
  52. 52Wilhelmina of the NetherlandsWilhelmina of the Netherlands1880–1962 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  53. 53Amedeo ModiglianiAmedeo Modigliani1884–1920 · 🇮🇹 Italy · Artists10 decades
  54. 54Muhammad Ali JinnahMuhammad Ali Jinnah1876–1948 · Politicians8 decades
  55. 55Alexander KerenskyAlexander Kerensky1881–1970 · Politicians9 decades
  56. 56Albert I of BelgiumAlbert I of Belgium1875–1934 · Historical Figures0 decades
  57. 57Vallabhbhai PatelVallabhbhai Patel1875–1950 · 🇮🇳 India · Politicians9 decades
  58. 58Gustaf VI Adolf of SwedenGustaf VI Adolf of Sweden1882–1973 · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Historical Figures0 decades
  59. 59Egon SchieleEgon Schiele1890–1918 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Artists10 decades
  60. 60Max BornMax Born1882–1970 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Scientists9 decades
  61. 61Lu XunLu Xun1881–1936 · 🇨🇳 China · Writers13 decades
  62. 62İsmet İnönüİsmet İnönü1884–1973 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Politicians0 decades
  63. 63Bela LugosiBela Lugosi1882–1956 · Actors6 decades
  64. 64Getúlio VargasGetúlio Vargas1882–1954 · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Politicians7 decades
  65. 65Gerd von RundstedtGerd von Rundstedt1875–1953 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures6 decades
  66. 66A. A. MilneA. A. Milne1882–1956 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers10 decades
  67. 67Mileva MarićMileva Marić1875–1948 · Academics0 decades
  68. 68Mikhail KalininMikhail Kalinin1875–1946 · Politicians10 decades
  69. 69Pierre LavalPierre Laval1883–1945 · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians11 decades
  70. 70Paul KleePaul Klee1879–1940 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Artists11 decades
  71. 71Gustav StresemannGustav Stresemann1878–1929 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians11 decades
  72. 72Edgar Rice BurroughsEdgar Rice Burroughs1875–1950 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers11 decades
  73. 73Ferdinand PorscheFerdinand Porsche1875–1951 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Scientists9 decades
  74. 74E. M. ForsterE. M. Forster1879–1970 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers10 decades
  75. 75Abdullah I of JordanAbdullah I of Jordan1882–1951 · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures0 decades
  76. 76Semyon BudyonnySemyon Budyonny1883–1973 · Politicians9 decades
  77. 77Kurt von SchleicherKurt von Schleicher1882–1934 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians8 decades
  78. 78Éamon de ValeraÉamon de Valera1882–1975 · 🇺🇸 United States · Politicians1 decades
  79. 79Emperor TaishōEmperor Taishō1879–1926 · 🇯🇵 Japan · Historical Figures0 decades
  80. 80Lise MeitnerLise Meitner1878–1968 · 🇦🇹 Austria · Scientists12 decades
  81. 81Muhammad IqbalMuhammad Iqbal1877–1938 · Academics4 decades
  82. 82Oswald SpenglerOswald Spengler1880–1936 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Writers11 decades
  83. 83Hjalmar SchachtHjalmar Schacht1877–1970 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Politicians11 decades
  84. 84Cecil B. DeMilleCecil B. DeMille1881–1959 · 🇺🇸 United States · Directors10 decades
  85. 85Grigory ZinovievGrigory Zinoviev1883–1936 · Activists3 decades
  86. 86Symon PetliuraSymon Petliura1879–1926 · Politicians7 decades
  87. 87Béla BartókBéla Bartók1881–1945 · Musicians4 decades
  88. 88Edward HopperEdward Hopper1882–1967 · 🇺🇸 United States · Artists10 decades
  89. 89P. G. WodehouseP. G. Wodehouse1881–1975 · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers11 decades
  90. 90Walter GropiusWalter Gropius1883–1969 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Architects11 decades
  91. 91Napoleon HillNapoleon Hill1883–1970 · 🇺🇸 United States · Writers3 decades
  92. 92Anna PavlovaAnna Pavlova1882–1931 · Actors12 decades
  93. 93Kazimir MalevichKazimir Malevich1879–1935 · Artists4 decades
  94. 94Lev KamenevLev Kamenev1883–1936 · Activists4 decades
  95. 95Aleksey TolstoyAleksey Tolstoy1882–1945 · Writers13 decades
  96. 96Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of RussiaAlexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia1904–1918 · Historical Figures11 decades
  97. 97Douglas FairbanksDouglas Fairbanks1883–1939 · 🇺🇸 United States · Actors11 decades
  98. 98Ion AntonescuIon Antonescu1882–1946 · Politicians5 decades
  99. 99Prince Andrew of Greece and DenmarkPrince Andrew of Greece and Denmark1882–1944not measured—
  100. 100François DarlanFrançois Darlan1881–1942 · 🇫🇷 France · Politiciansnot 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.