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

In books written inEnglish18,114German3,599French3,347Italian1,787Spanish1,162Russian325Hebrew105Chinese9
  1. 1VoltaireVoltaire1694–1778 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers37
  2. 2Louis XIV of FranceLouis XIV of France1638–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures32
  3. 3Louis XVI of FranceLouis XVI of France1754–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures16
  4. 4MolièreMolière1622–1673 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers15
  5. 5Louis XV of FranceLouis XV of France1710–1774 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures10
  6. 6MontesquieuMontesquieu1689–1755 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics7.7
  7. 7HIHenry II, Count of Euborn 1160 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France5.7
  8. 8Henry II of FranceHenry II of France1519–1559 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians5.7
  9. 9Louis XVIII of FranceLouis XVIII of France1755–1824 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians5.7
  10. 10François FénelonFrançois Fénelon1651–1715 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures5.5
  11. 11Louis XII of FranceLouis XII of France1462–1515 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures5.2
  12. 12Victor HugoVictor Hugo1802–1885 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers3.3
  13. 13Charles X of FranceCharles X of France1757–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians3.1
  14. 14Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette1755–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures2.4
  15. 15Joan of ArcJoan of Arc1412–1431 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France2.4
  16. 16Francis de SalesFrancis de Sales1567–1622 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures2.4
  17. 17Philip V of SpainPhilip V of Spain1683–1746 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians2.2
  18. 18Francis II of FranceFrancis II of France1544–1560 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.9
  19. 19Marie de' MediciMarie de' Medici1575–1642 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.9
  20. 20Napoleon IIINapoleon III1808–1873 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.9
  21. 21Vincent de PaulVincent de Paul1581–1660 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures1.9
  22. 22Pierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de BrantômePierre de Bourdeille, seigneur de Brantôme1540–1614 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.8
  23. 23Louis BlancLouis Blanc1811–1882 · 19th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1.6
  24. 24Benjamin ConstantBenjamin Constant1767–1830 · 19th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Politicians1.5
  25. 25Pope Julius IIPope Julius II1443–1513 · 15th century · 🇮🇹 Italy · Religious Figures1.5
  26. 26Jules FavreJules Favre1809–1880 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.4
  27. 27Jules SimonJules Simon1814–1896 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.4
  28. 28Pierre de MarivauxPierre de Marivaux1688–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.2
  29. 29Alexandre Dumas filsAlexandre Dumas fils1824–1895 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.1
  30. 30Jules FerryJules Ferry1832–1893 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians1.1
  31. 31Charles of LorraineCharles of Lorraine1567–1607 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.94
  32. 32Charles de Lorraine de VaudémontCharles de Lorraine de Vaudémont1561–1587 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.94
  33. 33Camille DesmoulinsCamille Desmoulins1760–1794 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Journalists0.90
  34. 34Pope John XXIIPope John XXII1244–1334 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.89
  35. 35Alexandre DumasAlexandre Dumas1802–1870 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.87
  36. 36George SandGeorge Sand1804–1876 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.85
  37. 37Firmin DidotFirmin Didot1764–1836 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.80
  38. 38Claude BernardClaude Bernard1813–1878 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.79
  39. 39Pope Clement VPope Clement V1264–1314 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.78
  40. 40Jean-Jacques RousseauJean-Jacques Rousseau1712–1778 · 18th century · 🇨🇭 Switzerland · Academics0.76
  41. 41Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de MaintenonFrançoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon1635–1719 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.76
  42. 42Odilon BarrotOdilon Barrot1791–1873 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.76
  43. 43Louis XVII of FranceLouis XVII of France1785–1795 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.73
  44. 44Louis BonaparteLouis Bonaparte1778–1846 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.73
  45. 45Anne of BrittanyAnne of Brittany1477–1514 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.73
  46. 46La GrangeLa Grange1635–1692 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Actors0.73
  47. 47Auguste ComteAuguste Comte1798–1857 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.69
  48. 48Charles the BoldCharles the Bold1433–1477 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.69
  49. 49Alfred de MussetAlfred de Musset1810–1857 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.68
  50. 50André ChénierAndré Chénier1762–1794 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.66
  51. 51Louis, Count of SoissonsLouis, Count of Soissons1604–1641 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.62
  52. 52Louis, Count of VermandoisLouis, Count of Vermandois1667–1683 · 17th century0.62
  53. 53Louis de Bourbon, Count of ClermontLouis de Bourbon, Count of Clermont1709–1771 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.62
  54. 54Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of PenthièvreLouis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of Penthièvre1725–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.62
  55. 55Louis de Bourbon, Bishop of LiègeLouis de Bourbon, Bishop of Liège1438–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.62
  56. 56Margaret of ValoisMargaret of Valois1553–1615 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.61
  57. 57Gustav III of SwedenGustav III of Sweden1746–1792 · 18th century · 🇸🇪 Sweden · Politicians0.58
  58. 58Théophile GautierThéophile Gautier1811–1872 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.57
  59. 59Diane de PoitiersDiane de Poitiers1499–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.56
  60. 60Olivier de SerresOlivier de Serres1539–1619 · 16th century · Writers0.55
  61. 61NostradamusNostradamus1503–1566 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.53
  62. 62Jeanne d'AlbretJeanne d'Albret1528–1572 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.52
  63. 63Augustin ThierryAugustin Thierry1795–1856 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.52
  64. 64NapoleonNapoleon1769–1821 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.51
  65. 65Margaret of Austria, Duchess of SavoyMargaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy1480–1530 · 16th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Artists0.49
  66. 66Joseph BonaparteJoseph Bonaparte1768–1844 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.49
  67. 67Charlotte CordayCharlotte Corday1768–1793 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Historical Figures0.48
  68. 68Joseph de MaistreJoseph de Maistre1753–1821 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.48
  69. 69Ambroise ParéAmbroise Paré1510–1590 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Doctors0.48
  70. 70Mary of BurgundyMary of Burgundy1457–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.47
  71. 71Pierre CorneillePierre Corneille1606–1684 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.46
  72. 72StendhalStendhal1783–1842 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.45
  73. 73Claude MichelClaude Michel1738–1814 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.45
  74. 74Pierre LerouxPierre Leroux1797–1871 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.44
  75. 75Charles NodierCharles Nodier1780–1844 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.43
  76. 76Maine de BiranMaine de Biran1766–1824 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.43
  77. 77Lucien BonaparteLucien Bonaparte1775–1840 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.42
  78. 78Casimir DelavigneCasimir Delavigne1793–1843 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.42
  79. 79Charles, Count of SoissonsCharles, Count of Soissons1566–1612 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.40
  80. 80Louis RacineLouis Racine1692–1763 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.40
  81. 81Vincent of BeauvaisVincent of Beauvais1190–1264 · 13th century · Educators0.40
  82. 82Jean GoujonJean Goujon1510–1567 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Architects0.39
  83. 83Pope Urban VPope Urban V1310–1370 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.39
  84. 84Thomas CorneilleThomas Corneille1625–1709 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.38
  85. 85Horace VernetHorace Vernet1789–1863 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Artists0.38
  86. 86Gaston ParisGaston Paris1839–1903 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.37
  87. 87Antoine of NavarreAntoine of Navarre1518–1562 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.36
  88. 88Félix FaureFélix Faure1841–1899 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.36
  89. 89Jacques ClémentJacques Clément1567–1589 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France0.36
  90. 90Antoine Quentin Fouquier-TinvilleAntoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville1746–1795 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.36
  91. 91Pope Clement IVPope Clement IV1190–1268 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.35
  92. 92Pope Gregory XIPope Gregory XI1329–1378 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.35
  93. 93Charles DupinCharles Dupin1784–1873 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.35
  94. 94Napoléon, Prince ImperialNapoléon, Prince Imperial1856–1879 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.34
  95. 95Napoleon IINapoleon II1811–1832 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Designers0.33
  96. 96John of Luxembourg, Lord of BeauvoirJohn of Luxembourg, Lord of Beauvoir1370–1397 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.33
  97. 97Alfred de VignyAlfred de Vigny1797–1863 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.33
  98. 98Prince Philippe, Count of ParisPrince Philippe, Count of Paris1838–1894 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.32
  99. 99Blanche of CastileBlanche of Castile1188–1252 · 13th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.32
  100. 100Camille JordanCamille Jordan1838–1922 · 19th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.32

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. 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.