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.

CountryAll🇺🇸 United States🇫🇷 France🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇪🇸 Spain🇯🇵 Japan🇦🇹 Austria🇹🇷 Turkey🇸🇪 Sweden
FieldAllPoliticiansWritersHistorical FiguresScientistsAcademicsArtistsMusiciansDoctorsFoundersJournalists
  1. 1George Armstrong CusterGeorge Armstrong Custer1839–1876 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures7 decades
  2. 2LiliʻuokalaniLiliʻuokalani1838–1917 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  3. 3Robert PearyRobert Peary1856–1920 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures3 decades
  4. 4SacagaweaSacagawea1788–1812 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures9 decades
  5. 5Kamehameha IKamehameha I1800–1819 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures13 decades
  6. 6Meriwether LewisMeriwether Lewis1774–1809 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures19 decades
  7. 7Kit CarsonKit Carson1809–1868 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures18 decades
  8. 8William ClarkWilliam Clark1770–1838 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures22 decades
  9. 9KalākauaKalākaua1836–1891 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures1 decades
  10. 10Hugh GlassHugh Glass1783–1833 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures5 decades
  11. 11John SutterJohn Sutter1803–1880 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures9 decades
  12. 12Zebulon PikeZebulon Pike1779–1813 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures12 decades
  13. 13Jedediah SmithJedediah Smith1799–1831 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  14. 14Jim BridgerJim Bridger1804–1881 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  15. 15Thomas MoranThomas Moran1837–1926 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures15 decades
  16. 16John ColterJohn Colter1774–1812 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  17. 17George W. De LongGeorge W. De Long1844–1881 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures1 decades
  18. 18John Lloyd StephensJohn Lloyd Stephens1805–1852 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures4 decades
  19. 19James BeckwourthJames Beckwourth1798–1866 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  20. 20James W. MarshallJames W. Marshall1810–1885 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  21. 21Adolphus GreelyAdolphus Greely1844–1935 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  22. 22Liver-Eating JohnsonLiver-Eating Johnson1824–1900 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  23. 23Ezra MeekerEzra Meeker1830–1928 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  24. 24Nathaniel PalmerNathaniel Palmer1799–1877 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures2 decades
  25. 25George KennanGeorge Kennan1845–1924 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  26. 26Josephine Diebitsch PearyJosephine Diebitsch Peary1863–1955 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  27. 27Benjamin BonnevilleBenjamin Bonneville1797–1878 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  28. 28Olive OatmanOlive Oatman1837–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  29. 29William Healey DallWilliam Healey Dall1845–1927 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  30. 30Isaac Israel HayesIsaac Israel Hayes1832–1881 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  31. 31Stephen Harriman LongStephen Harriman Long1784–1864 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  32. 32Elisha Kent KaneElisha Kent Kane1820–1857 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  33. 33Benjamin MorrellBenjamin Morrell1795–1839 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figures1 decades
  34. 34Titian PealeTitian Peale1799–1885 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  35. 35William Temple HornadayWilliam Temple Hornaday1854–1937 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  36. 36Edward Herbert ThompsonEdward Herbert Thompson1857–1935 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  37. 37James "Grizzly" AdamsJames "Grizzly" Adams1812–1860 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  38. 38Manuel LisaManuel Lisa1772–1820 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  39. 39AHAndrew Henry1775–1832 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  40. 40Ranald MacDonaldRanald MacDonald1824–1894 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  41. 41Jean Baptiste CharbonneauJean Baptiste Charbonneau1805–1866 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  42. 42Consuelo Yznaga, Duchess of ManchesterConsuelo Yznaga, Duchess of Manchester1853–1909 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  43. 43Jay CookeJay Cooke1821–1905 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  44. 44Walter WellmanWalter Wellman1858–1934 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  45. 45May French SheldonMay French Sheldon1847–1936 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  46. 46George CarmackGeorge Carmack1860–1922 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  47. 47John Augustine ZahmJohn Augustine Zahm1851–1921 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  48. 48Thomas FitzpatrickThomas Fitzpatrick1799–1854 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  49. 49William Woodville RockhillWilliam Woodville Rockhill1854–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  50. 50John Lawson StoddardJohn Lawson Stoddard1850–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  51. 51Mercator CooperMercator Cooper1803–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  52. 52John BozemanJohn Bozeman1835–1867 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  53. 53John Russell BartlettJohn Russell Bartlett1805–1886 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  54. 54John Williams GunnisonJohn Williams Gunnison1812–1853 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  55. 55John W. MackayJohn W. Mackay1831–1902 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  56. 56William SubletteWilliam Sublette1799–1845 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  57. 57Matilda Coxe StevensonMatilda Coxe Stevenson1849–1915 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  58. 58Seth KinmanSeth Kinman1815–1888 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  59. 59William Leonard HuntWilliam Leonard Hunt1838–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  60. 60Wilson Price HuntWilson Price Hunt1783–1842 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  61. 61Charles Chaillé-LongCharles Chaillé-Long1842–1917 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  62. 62JNJeremiah N. Reynolds1799–1858 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  63. 63William Louis AbbottWilliam Louis Abbott1860–1936 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  64. 64Henry Tureman AllenHenry Tureman Allen1859–1930 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  65. 65William Austin BurtWilliam Austin Burt1792–1858 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  66. 66Henry GrinnellHenry Grinnell1799–1874 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  67. 67William F. RaynoldsWilliam F. Raynolds1820–1894 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  68. 68David L. BrainardDavid L. Brainard1856–1946 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  69. 69Edward Fitzgerald BealeEdward Fitzgerald Beale1822–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  70. 70Lafayette BunnellLafayette Bunnell1824–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  71. 71George DrouillardGeorge Drouillard1775–1810 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  72. 72Joseph R. WalkerJoseph R. Walker1798–1876 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  73. 73Frank G. CarpenterFrank G. Carpenter1855–1924 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  74. 74Uriel SebreeUriel Sebree1848–1922 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  75. 75Harry YountHarry Yount1839–1924 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  76. 76Henry Wetherbee HenshawHenry Wetherbee Henshaw1850–1930 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  77. 77Nathaniel P. LangfordNathaniel P. Langford1832–1911 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  78. 78James B. LockwoodJames B. Lockwood1852–1884 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  79. 79Richard MohunRichard Mohun1864–1915 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  80. 80Alfred Thomas AgateAlfred Thomas Agate1812–1846 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  81. 81Charlie UtterCharlie Utter1838–1915 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  82. 82Lansford HastingsLansford Hastings1819–1870 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  83. 83Ed SchieffelinEd Schieffelin1847–1897 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  84. 84William S. WilliamsWilliam S. Williams1787–1849 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  85. 85Thomas S. HindeThomas S. Hinde1785–1846 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  86. 86EDEdwin De Haven1816–1865 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  87. 87John W. BarlowJohn W. Barlow1838–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  88. 88William LudlowWilliam Ludlow1843–1901 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  89. 89Evelyn Briggs BaldwinEvelyn Briggs Baldwin1862–1933 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  90. 90Joseph LadueJoseph Ladue1855–1901 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  91. 91Caspar WhitneyCaspar Whitney1864–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  92. 92Robert Stockton WilliamsonRobert Stockton Williamson1825–1882 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  93. 93AFAlexander Forbes1778–1862 · 🇺🇸 United States · Historical Figuresnot measured—
  94. 94Albert S. EvansAlbert S. Evans1831–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · 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.