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. 1Nellie BlyNellie Bly1864–1922 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists13 decades
  2. 2Ambrose BierceAmbrose Bierce1842–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists13 decades
  3. 3Ida B. WellsIda B. Wells1862–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists6 decades
  4. 4Henry AdamsHenry Adams1838–1918 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists19 decades
  5. 5William Lloyd GarrisonWilliam Lloyd Garrison1805–1879 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists19 decades
  6. 6Carrie Chapman CattCarrie Chapman Catt1859–1947 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists12 decades
  7. 7Frederick Law OlmstedFrederick Law Olmsted1822–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists16 decades
  8. 8Soh JaipilSoh Jaipil1864–1951 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  9. 9Melvil DeweyMelvil Dewey1851–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists15 decades
  10. 10Ida TarbellIda Tarbell1857–1944 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists12 decades
  11. 11Lucy StoneLucy Stone1818–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists17 decades
  12. 12Charles DowCharles Dow1851–1902 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists0 decades
  13. 13Lucy ParsonsLucy Parsons1851–1942 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists2 decades
  14. 14Benjamin TuckerBenjamin Tucker1854–1939 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists3 decades
  15. 15Matilda Joslyn GageMatilda Joslyn Gage1826–1898 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists5 decades
  16. 16Amelia BloomerAmelia Bloomer1818–1894 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists6 decades
  17. 17Joel Chandler HarrisJoel Chandler Harris1848–1908 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists14 decades
  18. 18Simon Bolivar BucknerSimon Bolivar Buckner1823–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists1 decades
  19. 19Daniel De LeonDaniel De Leon1852–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists8 decades
  20. 20August Vincent Theodore SpiesAugust Vincent Theodore Spies1855–1887 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  21. 21Rufus Wilmot GriswoldRufus Wilmot Griswold1815–1857 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists0 decades
  22. 22Helen Churchill CandeeHelen Churchill Candee1858–1949 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  23. 23Gideon WellesGideon Welles1802–1878 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  24. 24Albert ParsonsAlbert Parsons1848–1887 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  25. 25Helen Hunt JacksonHelen Hunt Jackson1830–1885 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists14 decades
  26. 26Henry Jarvis RaymondHenry Jarvis Raymond1820–1869 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  27. 27Adolph OchsAdolph Ochs1858–1935 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  28. 28Bat MastersonBat Masterson1853–1921 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  29. 29Lysander SpoonerLysander Spooner1808–1887 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists2 decades
  30. 30James Gordon Bennett Jr.James Gordon Bennett Jr.1841–1918 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  31. 31Frances Benjamin JohnstonFrances Benjamin Johnston1864–1952 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  32. 32Nathaniel Parker WillisNathaniel Parker Willis1806–1867 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  33. 33Mary Ann ShaddMary Ann Shadd1823–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  34. 34Charles Godfrey LelandCharles Godfrey Leland1824–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  35. 35Francis Preston BlairFrancis Preston Blair1791–1876 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  36. 36Richard Harding DavisRichard Harding Davis1864–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  37. 37Andrew Jackson DowningAndrew Jackson Downing1815–1852 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  38. 38Elijah Parish LovejoyElijah Parish Lovejoy1802–1837 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  39. 39James Gordon Bennett Sr.James Gordon Bennett Sr.1795–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  40. 40John L. O'SullivanJohn L. O'Sullivan1813–1895 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  41. 41Alice Stone BlackwellAlice Stone Blackwell1857–1950 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalists7 decades
  42. 42Joseph WeydemeyerJoseph Weydemeyer1818–1866 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  43. 43Gustav StruveGustav Struve1805–1870 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  44. 44Mary LivermoreMary Livermore1820–1905 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  45. 45Lorrin A. ThurstonLorrin A. Thurston1858–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  46. 46Charles SealsfieldCharles Sealsfield1793–1864 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  47. 47Ellen Browning ScrippsEllen Browning Scripps1836–1932 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  48. 48Mordecai Manuel NoahMordecai Manuel Noah1785–1851 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  49. 49Josephine St. Pierre RuffinJosephine St. Pierre Ruffin1842–1924 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  50. 50Edward BokEdward Bok1863–1930 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  51. 51Charles Warren StoddardCharles Warren Stoddard1843–1909 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  52. 52Rebecca Harding DavisRebecca Harding Davis1831–1910 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  53. 53Patrick Edward ConnorPatrick Edward Connor1820–1891 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  54. 54Julian HawthorneJulian Hawthorne1846–1934 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  55. 55Elizabeth Bacon CusterElizabeth Bacon Custer1842–1933 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  56. 56Ainsworth Rand SpoffordAinsworth Rand Spofford1825–1908 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  57. 57Fanny FernFanny Fern1811–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  58. 58Dorothy DixDorothy Dix1861–1951 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  59. 59James Gibbons HunekerJames Gibbons Huneker1857–1921 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  60. 60Elliott Fitch ShepardElliott Fitch Shepard1833–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  61. 61Mathilde Franziska AnnekeMathilde Franziska Anneke1817–1884 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  62. 62Arthur BrisbaneArthur Brisbane1864–1936 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  63. 63Thurlow WeedThurlow Weed1797–1882 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  64. 64Oscar DunnOscar Dunn1820–1871 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  65. 65Januarius MacGahanJanuarius MacGahan1844–1878 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  66. 66Oscar NeebeOscar Neebe1850–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  67. 67Francis Pharcellus ChurchFrancis Pharcellus Church1839–1906 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  68. 68Pauline HopkinsPauline Hopkins1859–1930 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  69. 69Robert Underwood JohnsonRobert Underwood Johnson1853–1937 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  70. 70George Henry MackenzieGeorge Henry Mackenzie1837–1891 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  71. 71James Thomas FieldsJames Thomas Fields1817–1881 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  72. 72Mary Louise BoothMary Louise Booth1831–1889 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  73. 73Ida Husted HarperIda Husted Harper1851–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  74. 74FAFrederick Aiken1832–1878 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  75. 75Edgar Wilson NyeEdgar Wilson Nye1850–1896 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  76. 76Robert Sterling YardRobert Sterling Yard1861–1945 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  77. 77George LippardGeorge Lippard1822–1854 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  78. 78James Ryder RandallJames Ryder Randall1839–1908 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  79. 79Charles Johnson MaynardCharles Johnson Maynard1845–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  80. 80John Russell YoungJohn Russell Young1840–1899 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  81. 81Jane Cunningham CrolyJane Cunningham Croly1829–1901 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  82. 82Mark KelloggMark Kellogg1831–1876 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  83. 83Richard HildrethRichard Hildreth1807–1865 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  84. 84Kate AustinKate Austin1864–1902 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  85. 85Helen Pitts DouglassHelen Pitts Douglass1838–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  86. 86George William FooteGeorge William Foote1850–1915 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  87. 87William S. FultonWilliam S. Fulton1795–1844 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  88. 88Harold FredericHarold Frederic1856–1898 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  89. 89Clara Bewick ColbyClara Bewick Colby1846–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  90. 90Ban JohnsonBan Johnson1863–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  91. 91Irving BachellerIrving Bacheller1859–1950 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  92. 92Samuel CornishSamuel Cornish1795–1858 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  93. 93Augustus Baldwin LongstreetAugustus Baldwin Longstreet1790–1870 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  94. 94Marian de ForestMarian de Forest1864–1935 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  95. 95Frank Arthur VanderlipFrank Arthur Vanderlip1864–1937 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  96. 96George Pope MorrisGeorge Pope Morris1802–1864 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  97. 97Franklin Benjamin SanbornFranklin Benjamin Sanborn1831–1917 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  98. 98Stilson HutchinsStilson Hutchins1838–1912 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  99. 99Willard RichardsWillard Richards1804–1854 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot measured—
  100. 100Poultney BigelowPoultney Bigelow1855–1954 · 🇺🇸 United States · Journalistsnot 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.