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. 1Thomas EdisonThomas Edison1847–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists13 decades
  2. 2Alexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell1847–1922 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists15 decades
  3. 3Robert E. LeeRobert E. Lee1807–1870 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists16 decades
  4. 4Samuel MorseSamuel Morse1791–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  5. 5John MuirJohn Muir1838–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists19 decades
  6. 6Samuel ColtSamuel Colt1814–1862 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists18 decades
  7. 7George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver1864–1943 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists9 decades
  8. 8Frederick Winslow TaylorFrederick Winslow Taylor1856–1915 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists8 decades
  9. 9Antonio MeucciAntonio Meucci1808–1889 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists14 decades
  10. 10John Stith PembertonJohn Stith Pemberton1831–1888 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists19 decades
  11. 11Robert FultonRobert Fulton1765–1815 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists22 decades
  12. 12Charles GoodyearCharles Goodyear1800–1860 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists19 decades
  13. 13Isaac SingerIsaac Singer1811–1875 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  14. 14George WestinghouseGeorge Westinghouse1846–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists15 decades
  15. 15John Jacob Astor IVJohn Jacob Astor IV1864–1912 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  16. 16John BrowningJohn Browning1855–1926 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists16 decades
  17. 17Matthew C. PerryMatthew C. Perry1794–1858 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists9 decades
  18. 18George MeadeGeorge Meade1815–1872 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists13 decades
  19. 19SequoyahSequoyah1770–1843 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists16 decades
  20. 20Herman HollerithHerman Hollerith1860–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists4 decades
  21. 21Josiah Willard GibbsJosiah Willard Gibbs1839–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists5 decades
  22. 22Percival LowellPercival Lowell1855–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists14 decades
  23. 23P. G. T. BeauregardP. G. T. Beauregard1818–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  24. 24James BowieJames Bowie1796–1836 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists18 decades
  25. 25Hiram MaximHiram Maxim1840–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  26. 26Albert A. MichelsonAlbert A. Michelson1852–1931 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  27. 27Josephine CochraneJosephine Cochrane1839–1913 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  28. 28Edward Drinker CopeEdward Drinker Cope1840–1897 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists2 decades
  29. 29Emile BerlinerEmile Berliner1851–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists4 decades
  30. 30Eli WhitneyEli Whitney1765–1825 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists21 decades
  31. 31Johnny AppleseedJohnny Appleseed1774–1845 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists13 decades
  32. 32John Wesley PowellJohn Wesley Powell1834–1902 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists12 decades
  33. 33Luther BurbankLuther Burbank1849–1926 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists13 decades
  34. 34Joseph HenryJoseph Henry1797–1878 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists22 decades
  35. 35Emily Warren RoeblingEmily Warren Roebling1843–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  36. 36Annie Jump CannonAnnie Jump Cannon1863–1941 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  37. 37John DeereJohn Deere1804–1886 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists17 decades
  38. 38Mihajlo PupinMihajlo Pupin1858–1935 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  39. 39John Augustus RoeblingJohn Augustus Roebling1806–1869 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  40. 40Richard Jordan GatlingRichard Jordan Gatling1818–1903 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  41. 41Elisha GrayElisha Gray1835–1901 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists9 decades
  42. 42Henry GanttHenry Gantt1861–1919 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  43. 43Samuel Pierpont LangleySamuel Pierpont Langley1834–1906 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  44. 44Eunice Newton FooteEunice Newton Foote1819–1888 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  45. 45Elias HoweElias Howe1819–1866 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists17 decades
  46. 46Cyrus McCormickCyrus McCormick1809–1884 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists12 decades
  47. 47Lewis Howard LatimerLewis Howard Latimer1848–1928 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  48. 48Maria MitchellMaria Mitchell1818–1889 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists17 decades
  49. 49George PullmanGeorge Pullman1831–1897 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists7 decades
  50. 50Asa GrayAsa Gray1810–1888 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists19 decades
  51. 51Henry Fairfield OsbornHenry Fairfield Osborn1857–1935 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists11 decades
  52. 52Charles WilkesCharles Wilkes1798–1877 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists22 decades
  53. 53Constantine Samuel RafinesqueConstantine Samuel Rafinesque1783–1840 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  54. 54Matthew Fontaine MauryMatthew Fontaine Maury1806–1873 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists12 decades
  55. 55Eli LillyEli Lilly1838–1898 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  56. 56George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.1859–1896 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  57. 57Williamina FlemingWilliamina Fleming1857–1911 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  58. 58Asaph HallAsaph Hall1829–1907 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists7 decades
  59. 59Edmund Kirby SmithEdmund Kirby Smith1824–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists3 decades
  60. 60Jacob W. DavisJacob W. Davis1831–1908 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  61. 61Edwin HallEdwin Hall1855–1938 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists7 decades
  62. 62Alfred VailAlfred Vail1807–1859 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists8 decades
  63. 63Ellen Swallow RichardsEllen Swallow Richards1842–1911 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  64. 64Charles PfizerCharles Pfizer1824–1906 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  65. 65Edward Emerson BarnardEdward Emerson Barnard1857–1923 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  66. 66Edwin DrakeEdwin Drake1819–1880 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  67. 67Charles Martin HallCharles Martin Hall1863–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists3 decades
  68. 68Granville Tailer WoodsGranville Tailer Woods1856–1910 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  69. 69David Dunbar BuickDavid Dunbar Buick1854–1929 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  70. 70Margaret E. KnightMargaret E. Knight1838–1914 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  71. 71Sam LoydSam Loyd1841–1911 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  72. 72Morgan RobertsonMorgan Robertson1861–1915 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  73. 73Edward W. MorleyEdward W. Morley1838–1923 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists2 decades
  74. 74Horace WellsHorace Wells1815–1848 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  75. 75Ferdinand Vandeveer HaydenFerdinand Vandeveer Hayden1829–1887 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  76. 76James Dwight DanaJames Dwight Dana1813–1895 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists8 decades
  77. 77Whitcomb L. JudsonWhitcomb L. Judson1846–1909 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  78. 78Emma WillardEmma Willard1787–1870 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists20 decades
  79. 79William Smith ClarkWilliam Smith Clark1826–1886 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  80. 80Henry M. LelandHenry M. Leland1843–1932 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  81. 81Edward Porter AlexanderEdward Porter Alexander1835–1910 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  82. 82Walter HuntWalter Hunt1796–1859 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  83. 83Charles Doolittle WalcottCharles Doolittle Walcott1850–1927 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists4 decades
  84. 84Charles M. SchwabCharles M. Schwab1862–1939 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  85. 85Edward Charles PickeringEdward Charles Pickering1846–1919 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  86. 86Gouverneur Kemble WarrenGouverneur Kemble Warren1830–1882 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  87. 87Heinrich GöbelHeinrich Göbel1818–1893 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  88. 88William Henry PickeringWilliam Henry Pickering1858–1938 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists0 decades
  89. 89William Barton RogersWilliam Barton Rogers1804–1882 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  90. 90L. L. LangstrothL. L. Langstroth1810–1895 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists3 decades
  91. 91Thomas SayThomas Say1787–1834 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists20 decades
  92. 92John Wesley HyattJohn Wesley Hyatt1837–1920 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists1 decades
  93. 93James Buchanan EadsJames Buchanan Eads1820–1887 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  94. 94John Taliaferro ThompsonJohn Taliaferro Thompson1860–1940 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  95. 95George Washington GoethalsGeorge Washington Goethals1858–1928 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  96. 96Liberty Hyde BaileyLiberty Hyde Bailey1858–1954 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientists10 decades
  97. 97Almon Brown StrowgerAlmon Brown Strowger1839–1902 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  98. 98Jacob PerkinsJacob Perkins1766–1849 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  99. 99William StanleyWilliam Stanley1858–1916 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot measured—
  100. 100John Strong NewberryJohn Strong Newberry1822–1892 · 🇺🇸 United States · Scientistsnot 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.