Claim profile
1800–1899

The 19th century

Whose names filled the books of the 19th century — 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 English books during the 19th century — whenever they lived.

In books written inEnglish18,114German3,599French3,347Italian1,787Spanish1,162Russian325Hebrew105Chinese9
  1. 1JesusJesus5 BC–30 · 1st century · Religious Figures94
  2. 2HomerHomer900 BC–800 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers15
  3. 3CiceroCicero106 BC–43 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians13
  4. 4AugustusAugustus63 BC–14 · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians13
  5. 5PlatoPlato428 BC–348 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics10
  6. 6VirgilVirgil70 BC–19 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers9.6
  7. 7AristotleAristotle384 BC–322 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics9.4
  8. 8SocratesSocrates470 BC–399 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇧🇷 Brazil · Academics6.4
  9. 9HerodotusHerodotus484 BC–425 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers6.2
  10. 10Charles II, Duke of SavoyCharles II, Duke of Savoy1489–1496 · 15th century · Historical Figures5.9
  11. 11Charles II, Duke of Münsterberg-OelsCharles II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels1545–1617 · 16th century · Historical Figures5.9
  12. 12Charles II, Lord of MonacoCharles II, Lord of Monaco1555–1589 · 16th century · Politicians5.9
  13. 13PlutarchPlutarch40–120 · 1st century · Academics5.6
  14. 14OvidOvid43 BC–17 · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers4.2
  15. 15StraboStrabo63 BC–23 · 1st millennium BC · Academics4.1
  16. 16CharlemagneCharlemagne748–814 · 8th century · Historical Figures3.9
  17. 17DemosthenesDemosthenes384 BC–322 BC · 1st millennium BC · Politicians3.8
  18. 18Lord ByronLord Byron1788–1824 · 19th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers3.6
  19. 19Henry IV, Duke of BrabantHenry IV, Duke of Brabant1251–1272 · 13th century3.5
  20. 20Henry IV, Holy Roman EmperorHenry IV, Holy Roman Emperor1050–1106 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3.5
  21. 21Henry IV, Duke of LimburgHenry IV, Duke of Limburg1195–1247 · 13th century · Historical Figures3.5
  22. 22HIHenry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg1463–1514 · 15th century · 🇩🇪 Germany3.5
  23. 23HIHenry IV, Count of Waldeck1300–1348 · 14th century3.5
  24. 24Henry IV, Count of LuxembourgHenry IV, Count of Luxembourg1113–1196 · 12th century · Politicians3.5
  25. 25LivyLivy59 BC–17 · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers3.4
  26. 26OrigenOrigen185–254 · 3rd century · 🇪🇬 Egypt · Academics3.1
  27. 27CleopatraCleopatra69 BC–30 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇪🇬 Egypt · Historical Figures3.0
  28. 28XenophonXenophon430 BC–354 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics3.0
  29. 29Walter ScottWalter Scott1771–1832 · 19th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers3.0
  30. 30Henry III, Duke of GłogówHenry III, Duke of Głogów1251–1309 · 13th century · Politicians2.8
  31. 31HIHenry III, Count of Luxembourg1070–1096 · 11th century · Historical Figures2.8
  32. 32Henry III, Count of LouvainHenry III, Count of Louvain1060–1095 · 11th century · Politicians2.8
  33. 33Henry III, Count of Schauenburg-HolsteinHenry III, Count of Schauenburg-Holstein1370–1421 · 15th century2.8
  34. 34Henry III, Duke of Münsterberg-OelsHenry III, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels1542–1587 · 16th century2.8
  35. 35Henry III, Margrave of Baden-HachbergHenry III, Margrave of Baden-Hachberg1300–1330 · 14th century · Models2.8
  36. 36Henry III, Holy Roman EmperorHenry III, Holy Roman Emperor1016–1056 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.8
  37. 37Henry III, Count of GoriziaHenry III, Count of Gorizia1263–1323 · 13th century2.8
  38. 38TertullianTertullian160–240 · 2nd century · Academics2.7
  39. 39James II, Count of UrgellJames II, Count of Urgell1388–1433 · 15th century2.6
  40. 40Robert PeelRobert Peel1788–1850 · 19th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Politicians2.6
  41. 41Henry VII, Holy Roman EmperorHenry VII, Holy Roman Emperor1275–1313 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France2.6
  42. 42PericlesPericles494 BC–429 BC · 1st millennium BC · Politicians2.5
  43. 43Henry VI, Count of LuxembourgHenry VI, Count of Luxembourg1240–1288 · 13th century · Politicians2.5
  44. 44HVHenry VI, Count of Waldeck1340–1397 · 14th century2.5
  45. 45Henry VIHenry VI1376–1454 · 15th century2.5
  46. 46John Russell, 1st Earl of BedfordJohn Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford1485–1555 · 16th century · Politicians2.4
  47. 47EuclidEuclid333 BC–285 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics2.4
  48. 48John the BaptistJohn the Baptist6 BC–30 · 1st century · 🇮🇱 Israel · Religious Figures2.4
  49. 49Henry II, Count of ChampagneHenry II, Count of Champagne1166–1197 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures2.3
  50. 50Henry II, Count of Holstein-RendsburgHenry II, Count of Holstein-Rendsburg1317–1390 · 14th century2.3
  51. 51Henry II , Duke of Lower LorraineHenry II , Duke of Lower Lorraine1059–1119 · 11th century2.3
  52. 52Henry II, Duke of Münsterberg-OelsHenry II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels1507–1548 · 16th century2.3
  53. 53Henry II, Prince of Anhalt-AscherslebenHenry II, Prince of Anhalt-Aschersleben1215–1266 · 13th century · Historical Figures2.3
  54. 54Henry II, Duke of Brunswick-GrubenhagenHenry II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen1289–1351 · 14th century · Historical Figures2.3
  55. 55Henry II, Duke of ŚwidnicaHenry II, Duke of Świdnica1312–1345 · 14th century2.3
  56. 56Henry IIHenry II1207–1248 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians2.3
  57. 57Henry II, Holy Roman EmperorHenry II, Holy Roman Emperor973–1024 · 11th century · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2.3
  58. 58HIHenry II, Margrave of the Nordmark1102–1128 · 12th century2.3
  59. 59Henry II, Duke of ZiębiceHenry II, Duke of Ziębice1396–1420 · 15th century2.3
  60. 60Henry II, Margrave of Brandenburg-StendalHenry II, Margrave of Brandenburg-Stendal1308–1320 · 14th century · Models2.3
  61. 61OthoOtho32–69 · 1st century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians2.3
  62. 62TrajanTrajan53–117 · 1st century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians2.3
  63. 63BedeBede672–735 · 8th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers2.3
  64. 64SolonSolon630 BC–560 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers2.2
  65. 65EuripidesEuripides480 BC–406 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers2.2
  66. 66ThucydidesThucydides460 BC–395 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers2.1
  67. 67PythagorasPythagoras582 BC–490 BC · 1st millennium BC · Academics2.1
  68. 68PindarPindar517 BC–437 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers2.0
  69. 69Richard IIRichard II963–1026 · 10th century · 🇫🇷 France1.9
  70. 70Julius CaesarJulius Caesar100 BC–44 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Politicians1.9
  71. 71SophoclesSophocles496 BC–406 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers1.9
  72. 72John SmithJohn Smith1580–1631 · 17th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Historical Figures1.8
  73. 73VespasianVespasian9–79 · 1st century · Politicians1.8
  74. 74AristophanesAristophanes445 BC–385 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers1.8
  75. 75William HenryWilliam Henry1774–1836 · 19th century · Scientists1.7
  76. 76Ben JonsonBen Jonson1572–1637 · 17th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Writers1.7
  77. 77Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great356 BC–323 BC · 1st millennium BC · Historical Figures1.7
  78. 78HippocratesHippocrates460 BC–370 BC · 1st millennium BC · Doctors1.7
  79. 79AlcibiadesAlcibiades450 BC–404 BC · 1st millennium BC · Politicians1.6
  80. 80AhabAhab918 BC–852 BC · 1st millennium BC · Models1.6
  81. 81Isaac NewtonIsaac Newton1642–1727 · 17th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics1.6
  82. 82WIWilliam III, Count of Burgundy1110–1127 · 12th century · Historical Figures1.6
  83. 83WIWilliam III, Marquess of Montferrat970–1042 · 11th century · Historical Figures1.6
  84. 84WIWilliam III, Count of Jülich1150–1218 · 12th century · Historical Figures1.6
  85. 85William III, Count of ToulouseWilliam III, Count of Toulouse975–1037 · 11th century · Historical Figures1.6
  86. 86WIWilliam III, Count of Genevaborn 1280 · 14th century1.6
  87. 87William III, Duke of BavariaWilliam III, Duke of Bavaria1375–1435 · 15th century · Historical Figures1.6
  88. 88WIWilliam III, Duke of Aquitaine910–963 · 10th century1.6
  89. 89John BullJohn Bull1562–1628 · 16th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Musicians1.6
  90. 90George II, Duke of Württemberg-MontbéliardGeorge II, Duke of Württemberg-Montbéliard1626–1699 · 17th century1.6
  91. 91George II, Duke of BriegGeorge II, Duke of Brieg1523–1586 · 16th century1.6
  92. 92George II, Duke of Münsterberg-OelsGeorge II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels1512–1553 · 16th century1.6
  93. 93PolybiusPolybius200 BC–120 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers1.5
  94. 94GalenGalen129–300 · 2nd century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Doctors1.5
  95. 95HadrianHadrian76–138 · 2nd century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.5
  96. 96LucretiusLucretius94 BC–55 BC · 1st millennium BC · 🇮🇹 Italy · Writers1.5
  97. 97LucanLucan39–65 · 1st century · Writers1.4
  98. 98William JonesWilliam Jones1746–1794 · 18th century · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Academics1.4
  99. 99William the ConquerorWilliam the Conqueror1028–1087 · 11th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures1.4

Lived then

The most notable people whose working lives fell in the 19th century, ranked where Wikipedia coverage and readership agree.

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FieldAllPoliticiansWritersHistorical FiguresScientistsAcademicsArtistsMusiciansDoctorsFoundersJournalists
  1. 1Simón BolívarSimón Bolívar1783–1830 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  2. 2Antoni GaudíAntoni Gaudí1852–1926 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Architects5 decades
  3. 3José MartíJosé Martí1853–1895 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers16 decades
  4. 4Miguel de UnamunoMiguel de Unamuno1864–1936 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers14 decades
  5. 5Isabella II of SpainIsabella II of Spain1830–1904 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Models11 decades
  6. 6Ferdinand VII of SpainFerdinand VII of Spain1784–1833 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Models19 decades
  7. 7Santiago Ramón y CajalSantiago Ramón y Cajal1852–1934 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Scientists13 decades
  8. 8Gustavo Adolfo BécquerGustavo Adolfo Bécquer1836–1870 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers13 decades
  9. 9Alfonso XII of SpainAlfonso XII of Spain1857–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0 decades
  10. 10Benito Pérez GaldósBenito Pérez Galdós1843–1920 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers14 decades
  11. 11Bernardo O'HigginsBernardo O'Higgins1778–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  12. 12Agustín I of MexicoAgustín I of Mexico1783–1824 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0 decades
  13. 13Rosalía de CastroRosalía de Castro1837–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers13 decades
  14. 14George SantayanaGeorge Santayana1863–1952 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics9 decades
  15. 15Isaac AlbénizIsaac Albéniz1860–1909 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians12 decades
  16. 16Maria Christina of AustriaMaria Christina of Austria1858–1929 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  17. 17Joaquín SorollaJoaquín Sorolla1863–1923 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists13 decades
  18. 18Francisco de Asís, Duke of CádizFrancisco de Asís, Duke of Cádiz1822–1902 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures5 decades
  19. 19Carlota Joaquina of SpainCarlota Joaquina of Spain1775–1830 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures14 decades
  20. 20Ferdinand II of the Two SiciliesFerdinand II of the Two Sicilies1810–1859 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  21. 21Francisco TárregaFrancisco Tárrega1852–1909 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians16 decades
  22. 22Pablo de SarasatePablo de Sarasate1844–1908 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians11 decades
  23. 23Emilia Pardo BazánEmilia Pardo Bazán1851–1921 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers14 decades
  24. 24Manuel GodoyManuel Godoy1767–1851 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians22 decades
  25. 25Carlos de Borbón y Borbón-ParmaCarlos de Borbón y Borbón-Parma1788–1855 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  26. 26Juan Prim, 1st Marquis of los CastillejosJuan Prim, 1st Marquis of los Castillejos1814–1870 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians18 decades
  27. 27Antonio Cánovas del CastilloAntonio Cánovas del Castillo1828–1897 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians17 decades
  28. 28Mercedes of OrléansMercedes of Orléans1860–1878 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  29. 29Francisco MorazánFrancisco Morazán1792–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  30. 30José EchegarayJosé Echegaray1832–1916 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers19 decades
  31. 31José de EsproncedaJosé de Espronceda1808–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers19 decades
  32. 32Louis BlancLouis Blanc1811–1882 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians20 decades
  33. 33José Antonio PáezJosé Antonio Páez1790–1873 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  34. 34Rafael del RiegoRafael del Riego1784–1823 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  35. 35Infanta Isabel, Countess of GergentiInfanta Isabel, Countess of Gergenti1851–1931 · 🇪🇸 Spain0 decades
  36. 36Juan José FloresJuan José Flores1800–1864 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  37. 37Francisco FerrerFrancisco Ferrer1859–1909 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Educators12 decades
  38. 38Infante Francisco de Paula of SpainInfante Francisco de Paula of Spain1794–1865 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  39. 39Charles II, Duke of ParmaCharles II, Duke of Parma1799–1883 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0 decades
  40. 40Leopoldo AlasLeopoldo Alas1852–1901 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers4 decades
  41. 41Baldomero Espartero, Prince of VergaraBaldomero Espartero, Prince of Vergara1793–1879 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures22 decades
  42. 42Lluís Domènech i MontanerLluís Domènech i Montaner1850–1923 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Architectsnot measured—
  43. 43Maria Isabella of SpainMaria Isabella of Spain1789–1848 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0 decades
  44. 44Práxedes Mateo SagastaPráxedes Mateo Sagasta1825–1903 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  45. 45Mariano José de LarraMariano José de Larra1809–1837 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers19 decades
  46. 46José ZorrillaJosé Zorrilla1817–1893 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers21 decades
  47. 47Adelina PattiAdelina Patti1843–1919 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians16 decades
  48. 48Queen Maria Isabel of SpainQueen Maria Isabel of Spain1797–1818 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures20 decades
  49. 49Maria Josepha Amalia of SaxonyMaria Josepha Amalia of Saxony1803–1829 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures15 decades
  50. 50Fernando SorFernando Sor1778–1839 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians11 decades
  51. 51Luisa Fernanda of Spain, Duchess of MontpensierLuisa Fernanda of Spain, Duchess of Montpensier1832–1897 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures2 decades
  52. 52Francesc Macià i LlussàFrancesc Macià i Llussà1859–1933 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  53. 53Valentín Gómez FaríasValentín Gómez Farías1781–1858 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians15 decades
  54. 54Alejandro LerrouxAlejandro Lerroux1864–1949 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians13 decades
  55. 55Francisco Pi y MargallFrancisco Pi y Margall1824–1901 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians17 decades
  56. 56Carlos de Borbón y Austria-EsteCarlos de Borbón y Austria-Este1848–1909 · 🇪🇸 Spainnot measured—
  57. 57Ildefons CerdàIldefons Cerdà1815–1876 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Architects13 decades
  58. 58Carlos Manuel de Céspedes del CastilloCarlos Manuel de Céspedes del Castillo1819–1874 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musiciansnot measured—
  59. 59Francisco Serrano, 1st Duke of la TorreFrancisco Serrano, 1st Duke of la Torre1810–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians12 decades
  60. 60Maria Luisa I, Duchess of LuccaMaria Luisa I, Duchess of Lucca1782–1824 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures15 decades
  61. 61Santiago Rusiñol i PratsSantiago Rusiñol i Prats1861–1931 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers13 decades
  62. 62Emilio CastelarEmilio Castelar1832–1899 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians17 decades
  63. 63Pablo Iglesias PossePablo Iglesias Posse1850–1925 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians2 decades
  64. 64Eduardo DatoEduardo Dato1856–1921 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  65. 65Marcelino Menéndez y PelayoMarcelino Menéndez y Pelayo1856–1912 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics14 decades
  66. 66Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of TetuanLeopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan1809–1867 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians18 decades
  67. 67Maria Antonia of Naples and SicilyMaria Antonia of Naples and Sicily1784–1806 · 🇪🇸 Spain10 decades
  68. 68Mariano Fortuny MarsalMariano Fortuny Marsal1838–1874 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists15 decades
  69. 69Juan Donoso CortésJuan Donoso Cortés1809–1853 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers19 decades
  70. 70Carlos Luis de Borbón y BragançaCarlos Luis de Borbón y Bragança1818–1861 · 🇪🇸 Spainnot measured—
  71. 71Jacint VerdaguerJacint Verdaguer1845–1902 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers15 decades
  72. 72Concepción Arenal PonteConcepción Arenal Ponte1820–1893 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers16 decades
  73. 73Estanislao FiguerasEstanislao Figueras1819–1882 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  74. 74Antonio MauraAntonio Maura1853–1925 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  75. 75Princess María Isabel of OrléansPrincess María Isabel of Orléans1848–1919 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  76. 76Anthony Mary ClaretAnthony Mary Claret1807–1870 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures16 decades
  77. 77Eusebio GüellEusebio Güell1846–1918 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Foundersnot measured—
  78. 78Álvaro de Figueroa, 1st Count of RomanonesÁlvaro de Figueroa, 1st Count of Romanones1863–1950 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0 decades
  79. 79Juan de Borbón y BragançaJuan de Borbón y Bragança1822–1887 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0 decades
  80. 80Infanta Eulalia, Duchess of GallieraInfanta Eulalia, Duchess of Galliera1864–1958 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers9 decades
  81. 81Leonardo Torres QuevedoLeonardo Torres Quevedo1852–1936 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Scientists11 decades
  82. 82Thérésa TallienThérésa Tallien1773–1835 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists11 decades
  83. 83José CanalejasJosé Canalejas1854–1912 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  84. 84Princess Luisa Carlotta of the Two SiciliesPrincess Luisa Carlotta of the Two Sicilies1804–1844 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  85. 85Juan Crisóstomo de ArriagaJuan Crisóstomo de Arriaga1806–1826 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Musicians1 decades
  86. 86Alfonso Carlos de BorbónAlfonso Carlos de Borbón1849–1936 · 🇪🇸 Spainnot measured—
  87. 87Agustina de AragónAgustina de Aragón1786–1857 · 🇪🇸 Spain13 decades
  88. 88Fernán CaballeroFernán Caballero1796–1877 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers18 decades
  89. 89Pedro Antonio de AlarcónPedro Antonio de Alarcón1833–1891 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers14 decades
  90. 90Miguel de BragançaMiguel de Bragança1853–1927 · 🇪🇸 Spain7 decades
  91. 91Infanta Maria Francisca of PortugalInfanta Maria Francisca of Portugal1800–1834 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures4 decades
  92. 92Simón RodríguezSimón Rodríguez1769–1853 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Educatorsnot measured—
  93. 93Infanta María de la Paz of SpainInfanta María de la Paz of Spain1862–1946 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists6 decades
  94. 94Juan ValeraJuan Valera1824–1905 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1 decades
  95. 95Luis Ricardo FaleroLuis Ricardo Falero1851–1896 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artistsnot measured—
  96. 96Arsenio Martínez-Campos y AntónArsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón1831–1900 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians15 decades
  97. 97Nicolás SalmerónNicolás Salmerón1838–1908 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics16 decades
  98. 98Miguel Ricardo de Álava y EsquivelMiguel Ricardo de Álava y Esquivel1772–1843 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1 decades
  99. 99Ramón María Narváez, 1st Duke of ValenciaRamón María Narváez, 1st Duke of Valencia1800–1868 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers14 decades
  100. 100Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of RivasÁngel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas1791–1865 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers22 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.