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 Hebrew books during the 1910s — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish18,564German3,547French3,207Italian1,774Spanish1,162Russian306Hebrew110Chinese12
  1. 1Rav AshiRav Ashi352–427 · 4th century27
  2. 2Ahad Ha'amAhad Ha'am1856–1927 · 19th century · Writers14
  3. 3HaggaiHaggaiborn 550 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures13
  4. 4Johanan ben ZakaiJohanan ben Zakai50 BC–70 · 1st millennium BC11
  5. 5Sabbatai ZeviSabbatai Zevi1626–1676 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Religious Figures9.9
  6. 6Saadia GaonSaadia Gaon882–942 · 10th century · Academics9.9
  7. 7Hai GaonHai Gaon939–1038 · 10th century · Writers7.7
  8. 8HabakkukHabakkuk626 BC–600 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures6.5
  9. 9Hillel the ElderHillel the Elder50 BC–100 · 1st millennium BC5.8
  10. 10SBSimeon ben Gamliel IIborn 100 · 2nd century5.7
  11. 11JosephusJosephus37–100 · 1st century · Writers5.6
  12. 12Judas MaccabeusJudas Maccabeus500 BC–160 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures5.5
  13. 13SBSimeon ben Zomadied 200 · 2nd century5.5
  14. 14NTNathan the Babylonianborn 101 · 2nd century4.4
  15. 15SISamuel ibn Naghrillah993–1055 · 11th century · Writers4.0
  16. 16Isaac AbrabanelIsaac Abrabanel1437–1508 · 15th century · Academics3.6
  17. 17Solomon MolchoSolomon Molcho1500–1532 · 16th century · Academics2.8
  18. 18Menasseh Ben IsraelMenasseh Ben Israel1604–1657 · 17th century · Academics2.7
  19. 19Mendele Mocher SforimMendele Mocher Sforim1835–1917 · 19th century · Writers2.6
  20. 20JBJudah ben Samuel of Regensburg1150–1217 · 12th century · Academics2.6
  21. 21Rabbeinu TamRabbeinu Tam1100–1171 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers2.4
  22. 22Amram GaonAmram Gaon810–875 · 9th century2.3
  23. 23JKJoseph Kimhi1105–1170 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.8
  24. 24Hasdai CrescasHasdai Crescas1340–1410 · 14th century · Academics1.8
  25. 25YYanaiborn 600 · 7th century · Writers1.7
  26. 26MYMordecai Yoffe1530–1612 · 16th century1.6
  27. 27Nathan of GazaNathan of Gaza1644–1680 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers1.6
  28. 28JNJoseph Nasi1524–1579 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers1.5
  29. 29Azariah dei RossiAzariah dei Rossi1513–1578 · 16th century · Writers1.3
  30. 30Joseph AlboJoseph Albo1380–1444 · 15th century · Academics1.2
  31. 31Jacob EmdenJacob Emden1697–1776 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany1.0
  32. 32MKMoses Kimhi1127–1190 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France0.99
  33. 33ZHZerachiah haLevi of Girona1130–1186 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.93
  34. 34Baruch SpinozaBaruch Spinoza1632–1677 · 17th century · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Academics0.91
  35. 35HBHanina ben Dosa40–75 · 1st century0.88
  36. 36Isaac the BlindIsaac the Blind1160–1235 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.87
  37. 37Hayyim ben Joseph VitalHayyim ben Joseph Vital1542–1620 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Musicians0.86
  38. 38Yehuda AlhariziYehuda Alharizi1165–1225 · 13th century · Writers0.79
  39. 39EBEliezer ben Hurcanus100–200 · 2nd century0.77
  40. 40Dunash ben LabratDunash ben Labrat920–990 · 10th century · Writers0.67
  41. 41Paul the ApostlePaul the Apostle5–66 · 1st century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.65
  42. 42Abraham ben Mordecai FarissolAbraham ben Mordecai Farissol1451–1525 · 15th century · Musicians0.58
  43. 43Immanuel the RomanImmanuel the Roman1260–1328 · 13th century · Writers0.57
  44. 44Shabbethai DonnoloShabbethai Donnoloborn 913 · 10th century · Scientists0.56
  45. 45SOShemariah of Negropont1275–1352 · 14th century · Academics0.52
  46. 46PDProfiat Duran1350–1415 · 14th century · Musicians0.42
  47. 47JBJedaiah ben Abraham Bedersi1270–1340 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.41
  48. 48Abraham bar HiyyaAbraham bar Hiyya1070–1136 · 12th century · Academics0.40
  49. 49Yonah GerondiYonah Gerondi1210–1263 · 13th century · Academics0.39
  50. 50Chaim Joseph David AzulaiChaim Joseph David Azulai1724–1806 · 18th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures0.39
  51. 51Jonathan EybeschutzJonathan Eybeschutz1690–1764 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.38
  52. 52Moshe AlshichMoshe Alshich1508–1593 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey0.37
  53. 53Shneur Zalman of LiadiShneur Zalman of Liadi1745–1812 · 18th century · Academics0.37
  54. 54EBEleazar ben Arach100–200 · 2nd century0.36
  55. 55MBMenahem ben Aaron ibn Zerah1310–1385 · 14th century · Writers0.35
  56. 56Moses SoferMoses Sofer1762–1839 · 18th century0.34
  57. 57RRashbam1080–1158 · 12th century0.34
  58. 58Shlomo Halevi AlkabetzShlomo Halevi Alkabetz1505–1576 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.34
  59. 59Moses ben Jacob CordoveroMoses ben Jacob Cordovero1522–1570 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Actors0.32
  60. 60Chaim WeizmannChaim Weizmann1874–1952 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.32
  61. 61JCJoseph Caspi1280–1345 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.30
  62. 62BBBahya ben Asher1255–1340 · 13th century · Writers0.29
  63. 63IBIsaac ben Moses Arama1420–1494 · 15th century0.27
  64. 64Shimon bar YochaiShimon bar Yochai100–160 · 2nd century0.25
  65. 65Onias IIIOnias III300 BC–170 BC · 1st millennium BC0.22
  66. 66JIJacob ibn Habib1450–1516 · 15th century0.20
  67. 67Eleazar ben KillirEleazar ben Killir600–700 · 7th century · Writers0.20
  68. 68OBObadiah ben Jacob Sforno1470–1549 · 16th century · Doctors0.18
  69. 69IAIsaac Albalag1300–1300 · 14th century · Academics0.18
  70. 70Baal Shem TovBaal Shem Tov1698–1760 · 18th century0.16
  71. 71Nachman of BreslovNachman of Breslov1772–1810 · 19th century0.16
  72. 72Joel SirkisJoel Sirkis1561–1640 · 16th century0.15
  73. 73Menaḥem ben Shelomoh MeʾiriMenaḥem ben Shelomoh Meʾiri1249–1306 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0.15
  74. 74IBIsrael ben Moses Najara1555–1628 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.15
  75. 75Jacob ben AsherJacob ben Asher1269–1343 · 14th century · Writers0.14
  76. 76Chaim ibn AttarChaim ibn Attar1696–1743 · 18th century0.14
  77. 77Moshe DayanMoshe Dayan1915–1981 · 20th century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Politicians0.14
  78. 78Moses ben JoshuaMoses ben Joshua1300–1362 · 14th century · Academics0.13
  79. 79Ishtori HaparchiIshtori Haparchi1280–1337 · 14th century · Scientists0.13
  80. 80Eliezer ben NathanEliezer ben Nathan1090–1170 · 12th century · Writers0.12
  81. 81Gaon of VilniusGaon of Vilnius1720–1797 · 18th century0.12
  82. 82LBLevi ben Abraham ben Hayyimborn 1245 · 13th century · Writers0.11
  83. 83YBYefet ben Ali950–1010 · 10th century · Actors0.10
  84. 84IIIsaac ibn Ezra1114–1158 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.10
  85. 85CBChananel ben Chushiel990–1053 · 11th century · Actors0.09
  86. 86Shalom ShabaziShalom Shabazi1619–1719 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.09
  87. 87Ben SiraBen Sira300 BC–150 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers0.07
  88. 88Joseph ibn TzaddikJoseph ibn Tzaddik1075–1149 · 12th century · Academics0.07
  89. 89TBTobiah ben Eliezer1080–1150 · 12th century · Actors0.06
  90. 90Judah ben David HayyujJudah ben David Hayyuj945–1000 · 10th century · Writers0.06
  91. 91ADAbraham de Balmes1440–1523 · 15th century · Doctors0.06
  92. 92Joseph ben Judah ibn AkninJoseph ben Judah ibn Aknin1150–1266 · 12th century · Academics0.06
  93. 93Benjamin of TudelaBenjamin of Tudela1130–1174 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.06
  94. 94Rachel, wife of Rabbi AkivaRachel, wife of Rabbi Akivaborn 100 · 2nd century0.05
  95. 95ISIbn Shaprutborn 1400 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Actors0.05
  96. 96NBNissim ben Jacob990–1062 · 11th century · Writers0.04
  97. 97BHBerechiah ha-Nakdan1200–1300 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.04
  98. 98ABAbraham ben Samuel ibn Hasdai ha-Levi1180–1240 · 13th century · Writers0.03
  99. 99JBJudah ben Barzilai Albargeloni1070–1140 · 12th century0.03
  100. 100JIJonah ibn Janah990–1050 · 11th century · Academics0.02

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.