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.

In books written inEnglish18,114German3,599French3,347Italian1,787Spanish1,162Russian325Hebrew105Chinese9
  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. 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.