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 Spanish books during the 19th century — whenever they lived.

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  1. 1John of GodJohn of God1495–1550 · 16th century · 🇵🇹 Portugal5.8
  2. 2Lope de VegaLope de Vega1562–1635 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers5.3
  3. 3Francis XavierFrancis Xavier1506–1552 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers4.5
  4. 4John of AustriaJohn of Austria1547–1578 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians4.2
  5. 5Gonzalo PizarroGonzalo Pizarro1502–1548 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures3.3
  6. 6Nicolás AntonioNicolás Antonio1617–1684 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians2.3
  7. 7John I of FranceJohn I of France1316–1316 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures2.1
  8. 8Francisco PizarroFrancisco Pizarro1478–1541 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures2.0
  9. 9Miguel de CervantesMiguel de Cervantes1547–1616 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.9
  10. 10Diego de AlmagroDiego de Almagro1475–1538 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.7
  11. 11Vincent FerrerVincent Ferrer1350–1419 · 14th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures1.6
  12. 12Ambrosio de MoralesAmbrosio de Morales1513–1591 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.5
  13. 13Francis Borgia, 4th Duke of GandíaFrancis Borgia, 4th Duke of Gandía1510–1572 · 16th century · Politicians1.5
  14. 14Francisco de BorjaFrancisco de Borja1441–1511 · 15th century · Writers1.5
  15. 15Hernando PizarroHernando Pizarro1502–1578 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.4
  16. 16Pedro de ValdiviaPedro de Valdivia1497–1553 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1.3
  17. 17Pedro de AlvaradoPedro de Alvarado1486–1541 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.3
  18. 18RecceswinthRecceswinthdied 672 · 7th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures1.2
  19. 19WittizaWittiza686–710 · 8th century · Historical Figures1.2
  20. 20Pope Alexander VIPope Alexander VI1431–1503 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures1.2
  21. 21Ignatius of LoyolaIgnatius of Loyola1491–1556 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures1.1
  22. 22Garcilaso de la VegaGarcilaso de la Vega1503–1536 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.0
  23. 23Francisco QuevedoFrancisco Quevedo1584–1645 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers1.00
  24. 24Juan López de PadillaJuan López de Padilla1490–1521 · 16th century · Activists0.90
  25. 25Gonzalo de SandovalGonzalo de Sandoval1497–1528 · 16th century · Historical Figures0.86
  26. 26Lope de RuedaLope de Rueda1505–1566 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.82
  27. 27Juan de HerreraJuan de Herrera1530–1597 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Architects0.82
  28. 28Bartolomé de las CasasBartolomé de las Casas1484–1566 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.81
  29. 29Jorge Juan y SantaciliaJorge Juan y Santacilia1713–1773 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Scientists0.80
  30. 30Antonio Cánovas del CastilloAntonio Cánovas del Castillo1828–1897 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.80
  31. 31Anna of Austria, Queen of SpainAnna of Austria, Queen of Spain1549–1580 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.77
  32. 32Manuel GodoyManuel Godoy1767–1851 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.76
  33. 33Melchor CanoMelchor Cano1509–1560 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.76
  34. 34Tirso de MolinaTirso de Molina1583–1648 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.75
  35. 35Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus1451–1506 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Historical Figures0.75
  36. 36Francisco PachecoFrancisco Pacheco1564–1644 · 16th century · Artists0.74
  37. 37Teresa of ÁvilaTeresa of Ávila1515–1582 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.70
  38. 38Rodrigo de QuirogaRodrigo de Quiroga1512–1580 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.69
  39. 39Porfirio DíazPorfirio Díaz1830–1915 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians0.68
  40. 40Juan BravoJuan Bravo1483–1521 · 16th century · Politicians0.63
  41. 41Rodrigo CaroRodrigo Caro1573–1647 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.63
  42. 42Hernán CortésHernán Cortés1485–1547 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.62
  43. 43Práxedes Mateo SagastaPráxedes Mateo Sagasta1825–1903 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.61
  44. 44Alonso de AlvaradoAlonso de Alvarado1500–1556 · 16th century · Historical Figures0.57
  45. 45Francisco de Toledo, Count of OropesaFrancisco de Toledo, Count of Oropesa1515–1582 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.56
  46. 46JFJuan Fernández1529–1602 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.56
  47. 47Peter of AlcantaraPeter of Alcantara1499–1562 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.54
  48. 48Francisco VerdugoFrancisco Verdugo1537–1595 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.53
  49. 49Alonso CanoAlonso Cano1601–1667 · 17th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0.52
  50. 50Juan de MarianaJuan de Mariana1536–1624 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.52
  51. 51Francisco de VillagraFrancisco de Villagra1511–1563 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.50
  52. 52Francis SolanusFrancis Solanus1549–1610 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.48
  53. 53Thomas of VillanovaThomas of Villanova1488–1555 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.47
  54. 54Hernando de SotoHernando de Soto1500–1542 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.46
  55. 55Isidore of SevilleIsidore of Seville560–636 · 6th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.46
  56. 56SampiroSampiro956–1041 · 10th century · Politicians0.44
  57. 57Andrés BelloAndrés Bello1781–1865 · 19th century · Politicians0.44
  58. 58Diego de OrdazDiego de Ordaz1480–1532 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Scientists0.43
  59. 59John of the CrossJohn of the Cross1542–1591 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.42
  60. 60Francisco de AguirreFrancisco de Aguirre1507–1581 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.41
  61. 61Emilio CastelarEmilio Castelar1832–1899 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.41
  62. 62Ángel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of RivasÁngel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas1791–1865 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.40
  63. 63Juan de RiberaJuan de Ribera1532–1611 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Actors0.39
  64. 64Antonio de UlloaAntonio de Ulloa1716–1795 · 18th century · Writers0.39
  65. 65Jose Miguel CarreraJose Miguel Carrera1785–1821 · 19th century · Politicians0.38
  66. 66Juan de CastroJuan de Castro1431–1506 · 15th century0.38
  67. 67Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of TetuanLeopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan1809–1867 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.38
  68. 68Gaspar Melchor de JovellanosGaspar Melchor de Jovellanos1744–1811 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.38
  69. 69Juan AndrésJuan Andrés1740–1817 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.37
  70. 70María de PadillaMaría de Padilla1334–1361 · 14th century0.37
  71. 71Elisabeth FarneseElisabeth Farnese1692–1766 · 18th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.36
  72. 72Emilia Pardo BazánEmilia Pardo Bazán1851–1921 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.36
  73. 73Juan de GrijalvaJuan de Grijalva1490–1527 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.36
  74. 74Francisco de CarvajalFrancisco de Carvajal1464–1548 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.36
  75. 75Fernando de HerreraFernando de Herrera1534–1597 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.35
  76. 76AlfonsoAlfonso1453–1468 · 15th century · Politicians0.34
  77. 77HDHernando del Pulgar1436–1492 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.34
  78. 78Vicente GuerreroVicente Guerrero1782–1831 · 19th century · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Politicians0.34
  79. 79Fernán González of CastileFernán González of Castile910–970 · 10th century0.34
  80. 80Juan de la CosaJuan de la Cosa1450–1510 · 15th century · Historical Figures0.34
  81. 81Alexander Farnese, Duke of ParmaAlexander Farnese, Duke of Parma1545–1592 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.34
  82. 82Alonso de ErcillaAlonso de Ercilla1533–1595 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.33
  83. 83Bartolomé MitreBartolomé Mitre1821–1906 · 19th century · 🇦🇷 Argentina · Politicians0.33
  84. 84Juan de GarayJuan de Garay1528–1583 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain0.33
  85. 85Luis de GóngoraLuis de Góngora1561–1627 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.32
  86. 86Michael de SanctisMichael de Sanctis1591–1625 · 17th century · Religious Figures0.32
  87. 87Francisco de Montejo y LeónFrancisco de Montejo y León1479–1553 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.31
  88. 88Bernardino de MendozaBernardino de Mendoza1540–1604 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.30
  89. 89Bernardo O'HigginsBernardo O'Higgins1778–1842 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.30
  90. 90Gil VicenteGil Vicente1465–1536 · 16th century · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Writers0.30
  91. 91Manuel José QuintanaManuel José Quintana1772–1857 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.30
  92. 92Simón BolívarSimón Bolívar1783–1830 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0.30
  93. 93Isabella of Castile, Queen of AragonIsabella of Castile, Queen of Aragon1283–1328 · 14th century0.29
  94. 94Pedro TenorioPedro Tenorio1328–1399 · 14th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Religious Figures0.29
  95. 95Luis de GranadaLuis de Granada1504–1588 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Actors0.28
  96. 96Pedro de VillagraPedro de Villagra1513–1577 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.28
  97. 97EurosiaEurosia864–880 · 9th century0.28
  98. 98Juan de OrtegaJuan de Ortega1480–1568 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.28
  99. 99Manuel OribeManuel Oribe1792–1857 · 19th century · Politicians0.28
  100. 100Antonio de NebrijaAntonio de Nebrija1444–1522 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Academics0.28

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. 1Wilhelm II, German EmperorWilhelm II, German Emperor1859–1941 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures17 decades
  2. 2Empress Elisabeth of AustriaEmpress Elisabeth of Austria1837–1898 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  3. 3William I, German EmperorWilliam I, German Emperor1797–1888 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  4. 4Ludwig II of BavariaLudwig II of Bavaria1845–1886 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures18 decades
  5. 5Albert, Prince ConsortAlbert, Prince Consort1819–1861 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  6. 6Leopold I of BelgiumLeopold I of Belgium1790–1865 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  7. 7Frederick William III of PrussiaFrederick William III of Prussia1770–1840 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  8. 8Christian IX of DenmarkChristian IX of Denmark1818–1906 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures16 decades
  9. 9Louise of Mecklenburg-StrelitzLouise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz1776–1810 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  10. 10August von MackensenAugust von Mackensen1849–1945 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures2 decades
  11. 11Carol I of RomaniaCarol I of Romania1839–1914 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures19 decades
  12. 12Helmuth von Moltke the YoungerHelmuth von Moltke the Younger1848–1916 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  13. 13Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-SaalfeldPrincess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld1786–1861 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  14. 14Princess Victoria of Hesse and by RhinePrincess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine1863–1950 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  15. 15Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by RhinePrincess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine1864–1918 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  16. 16Maria AlexandrovnaMaria Alexandrovna1824–1880 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  17. 17Victoria of BadenVictoria of Baden1862–1930 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  18. 18Louise of Hesse-KasselLouise of Hesse-Kassel1817–1898 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  19. 19Elizabeth AlexeievnaElizabeth Alexeievna1779–1826 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  20. 20Adolphe, Grand Duke of LuxembourgAdolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg1817–1905 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures3 decades
  21. 21Luitpold, Prince Regent of BavariaLuitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria1821–1912 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures19 decades
  22. 22Prince Louis of BattenbergPrince Louis of Battenberg1854–1921 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  23. 23Sophia of NassauSophia of Nassau1836–1913 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  24. 24Maria Sophie of BavariaMaria Sophie of Bavaria1841–1925 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  25. 25Princess Ludovika of BavariaPrincess Ludovika of Bavaria1808–1892 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  26. 26Princess Mary Adelaide of CambridgePrincess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge1833–1897 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  27. 27Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachAugusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1811–1890 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  28. 28Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and GothaErnest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha1818–1893 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures21 decades
  29. 29Princess Charlotte of PrussiaPrincess Charlotte of Prussia1860–1919 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures15 decades
  30. 30Friedrich August II of SaxonyFriedrich August II of Saxony1797–1854 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures21 decades
  31. 31Wilhelm II of WürttembergWilhelm II of Württemberg1848–1921 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures18 decades
  32. 32Feodora of LeiningenFeodora of Leiningen1807–1872 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  33. 33Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of HanoverErnest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover1845–1923 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures14 decades
  34. 34Caroline of BadenCaroline of Baden1776–1841 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  35. 35Princess Alexandra of Saxe-AltenburgPrincess Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg1830–1911 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  36. 36Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-SchwerinDuchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin1854–1920 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  37. 37Caroline Augusta of BavariaCaroline Augusta of Bavaria1792–1873 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  38. 38Princess Helena, Duchess of AlbanyPrincess Helena, Duchess of Albany1861–1922 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  39. 39Princess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught and StrathearnPrincess Louise Margaret, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn1860–1917 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  40. 40Princess Louise of Saxe-Gotha-AltenburgPrincess Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg1800–1831 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  41. 41Duchess Sophie Charlotte in BavariaDuchess Sophie Charlotte in Bavaria1847–1897 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  42. 42Duchess Helene in BavariaDuchess Helene in Bavaria1834–1890 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  43. 43Wilhelmine of Prussia, Queen of the NetherlandsWilhelmine of Prussia, Queen of the Netherlands1774–1837 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  44. 44Carl RitterCarl Ritter1779–1859 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  45. 45Amalia of OldenburgAmalia of Oldenburg1818–1875 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  46. 46Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg and GothaPrincess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha1781–1860 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  47. 47Infanta Maria Theresa of PortugalInfanta Maria Theresa of Portugal1855–1944 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  48. 48Ludwig III, Grand Duke of HesseLudwig III, Grand Duke of Hesse1806–1877 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  49. 49Queen Maria Theresa of BavariaQueen Maria Theresa of Bavaria1849–1919 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  50. 50Duchess Mathilde Ludovika in BavariaDuchess Mathilde Ludovika in Bavaria1843–1925 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  51. 51Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of OldenburgFrederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg1852–1931 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures17 decades
  52. 52Alfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and GothaAlfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha1874–1899 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  53. 53Carl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-EisenachCarl Friedrich I, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach1783–1853 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures22 decades
  54. 54Charles Emmanuel, Prince of CarignanoCharles Emmanuel, Prince of Carignano1770–1800 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  55. 55Prince Aribert of AnhaltPrince Aribert of Anhalt1864–1933 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  56. 56Princess Hilda of NassauPrincess Hilda of Nassau1864–1952 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  57. 57Duchess Louise Charlotte of Mecklenburg-SchwerinDuchess Louise Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Schwerin1779–1801 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  58. 58Queen Charlotte of WürttembergQueen Charlotte of Württemberg1864–1946 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  59. 59Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg-SchwerinDuke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg-Schwerin1857–1920 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  60. 60Princess Elisabeth of AnhaltPrincess Elisabeth of Anhalt1857–1933 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  61. 61Günther Victor, Prince of SchwarzburgGünther Victor, Prince of Schwarzburg1852–1925 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  62. 62Princess Marie of BadenPrincess Marie of Baden1782–1808 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figures0 decades
  63. 63Duchess Helene of Mecklenburg-StrelitzDuchess Helene of Mecklenburg-Strelitz1857–1936 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  64. 64Albert von Le CoqAlbert von Le Coq1860–1930 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  65. 65Princess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-GlücksburgPrincess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg1858–1936 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  66. 66Duchess Luise of Mecklenburg-SchwerinDuchess Luise of Mecklenburg-Schwerin1824–1859 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  67. 67Karl von den SteinenKarl von den Steinen1855–1929 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  68. 68Duke Adam of WürttembergDuke Adam of Württemberg1792–1847 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  69. 69PAPrince Albrecht of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg1863–1948 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  70. 70Kurt von MorgenKurt von Morgen1858–1928 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  71. 71Albert GrünwedelAlbert Grünwedel1856–1935 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  72. 72Emil KörnerEmil Körner1846–1920 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  73. 73Ernst OppertErnst Oppert1832–1903 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  74. 74FHFriedrich Hornemann1772–1801 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  75. 75Wilhelm von HohenauWilhelm von Hohenau1854–1930 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  76. 76Paul GüssfeldtPaul Güssfeldt1840–1920 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  77. 77Joachim von PfeilJoachim von Pfeil1857–1924 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  78. 78Princess Mathilde of Schaumburg-LippePrincess Mathilde of Schaumburg-Lippe1818–1891 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  79. 79Carl Hugo HahnCarl Hugo Hahn1818–1895 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  80. 80Hugo ZöllerHugo Zöller1852–1933 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  81. 81Albrecht RoscherAlbrecht Roscher1836–1860 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  82. 82RBRichard Brenner1833–1874 · 🇩🇪 Germany · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  83. 83Eduard DämelEduard Dämel1821–1900 · 🇩🇪 Germany · 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.