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 de Lorraine de VaudémontCharles de Lorraine de Vaudémont1561–1587 · 16th century · 🇫🇷 France · Religious Figures0.94
  32. 32Charles of LorraineCharles of Lorraine1567–1607 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.94
  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 de Bourbon, Bishop of LiègeLouis de Bourbon, Bishop of Liège1438–1482 · 15th century · 🇫🇷 France · Politicians0.62
  52. 52Louis de Bourbon, Count of ClermontLouis de Bourbon, Count of Clermont1709–1771 · 18th century · 🇫🇷 France0.62
  53. 53Louis, Count of VermandoisLouis, Count of Vermandois1667–1683 · 17th century0.62
  54. 54Louis, Count of SoissonsLouis, Count of Soissons1604–1641 · 17th century · 🇫🇷 France0.62
  55. 55Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of PenthièvreLouis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duke of Penthièvre1725–1793 · 18th 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.

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FieldAllPoliticiansWritersHistorical FiguresScientistsAcademicsArtistsMusiciansDoctorsFoundersJournalists
  1. 1Simón BolívarSimón Bolívar1783–1830 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  2. 2Bernardo O'HigginsBernardo O'Higgins1778–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  3. 3Agustín I of MexicoAgustín I of Mexico1783–1824 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians0 decades
  4. 4Maria Christina of AustriaMaria Christina of Austria1858–1929 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  5. 5Ferdinand II of the Two SiciliesFerdinand II of the Two Sicilies1810–1859 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  6. 6Manuel GodoyManuel Godoy1767–1851 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians22 decades
  7. 7Carlos de Borbón y Borbón-ParmaCarlos de Borbón y Borbón-Parma1788–1855 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  8. 8Juan Prim, 1st Marquis of los CastillejosJuan Prim, 1st Marquis of los Castillejos1814–1870 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians18 decades
  9. 9Antonio Cánovas del CastilloAntonio Cánovas del Castillo1828–1897 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians17 decades
  10. 10Francisco MorazánFrancisco Morazán1792–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  11. 11Louis BlancLouis Blanc1811–1882 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians20 decades
  12. 12José Antonio PáezJosé Antonio Páez1790–1873 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  13. 13Rafael del RiegoRafael del Riego1784–1823 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  14. 14Juan José FloresJuan José Flores1800–1864 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians21 decades
  15. 15Práxedes Mateo SagastaPráxedes Mateo Sagasta1825–1903 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  16. 16Francesc Macià i LlussàFrancesc Macià i Llussà1859–1933 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  17. 17Valentín Gómez FaríasValentín Gómez Farías1781–1858 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians15 decades
  18. 18Alejandro LerrouxAlejandro Lerroux1864–1949 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians13 decades
  19. 19Francisco Pi y MargallFrancisco Pi y Margall1824–1901 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians17 decades
  20. 20Francisco Serrano, 1st Duke of la TorreFrancisco Serrano, 1st Duke of la Torre1810–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians12 decades
  21. 21Emilio CastelarEmilio Castelar1832–1899 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians17 decades
  22. 22Pablo Iglesias PossePablo Iglesias Posse1850–1925 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians2 decades
  23. 23Eduardo DatoEduardo Dato1856–1921 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  24. 24Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of TetuanLeopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuan1809–1867 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians18 decades
  25. 25Estanislao FiguerasEstanislao Figueras1819–1882 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  26. 26Antonio MauraAntonio Maura1853–1925 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  27. 27Princess María Isabel of OrléansPrincess María Isabel of Orléans1848–1919 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  28. 28José CanalejasJosé Canalejas1854–1912 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians16 decades
  29. 29Princess Luisa Carlotta of the Two SiciliesPrincess Luisa Carlotta of the Two Sicilies1804–1844 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  30. 30Arsenio Martínez-Campos y AntónArsenio Martínez-Campos y Antón1831–1900 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians15 decades
  31. 31Miguel Ricardo de Álava y EsquivelMiguel Ricardo de Álava y Esquivel1772–1843 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians1 decades
  32. 32Antonio NariñoAntonio Nariño1765–1823 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  33. 33Juan N. MéndezJuan N. Méndez1820–1894 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  34. 34Juan Álvarez MendizábalJuan Álvarez Mendizábal1790–1853 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  35. 35Pascual MadozPascual Madoz1806–1870 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  36. 36Luis José de OrbegosoLuis José de Orbegoso1795–1847 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  37. 37Manuel García-Prieto, 1st Marquis of AlhucemasManuel García-Prieto, 1st Marquis of Alhucemas1859–1938 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians14 decades
  38. 38Francisco SilvelaFrancisco Silvela1843–1905 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  39. 39Juan Bautista Aznar-CabañasJuan Bautista Aznar-Cabañas1860–1933 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  40. 40José Rebolledo de Palafox, 1st Duke of SaragossaJosé Rebolledo de Palafox, 1st Duke of Saragossa1775–1847 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  41. 41Juan Lindo y ZelayaJuan Lindo y Zelaya1790–1857 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  42. 42Juan Bravo MurilloJuan Bravo Murillo1803–1873 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  43. 43Eugenio Montero RíosEugenio Montero Ríos1832–1914 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  44. 44Manuel Ruiz ZorrillaManuel Ruiz Zorrilla1833–1895 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  45. 45Francisco Javier de ElíoFrancisco Javier de Elío1767–1822 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  46. 46Marcelo Azcárraga PalmeroMarcelo Azcárraga Palmero1832–1915 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  47. 47Agustín Fernando Muñoz, 1st Duke of RiánsaresAgustín Fernando Muñoz, 1st Duke of Riánsares1808–1873 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  48. 48Fernando Primo de Rivera y SobremonteFernando Primo de Rivera y Sobremonte1831–1921 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  49. 49Luis María de Borbón y Vallabriga, 14th Count of ChinchónLuis María de Borbón y Vallabriga, 14th Count of Chinchón1777–1823 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  50. 50Raimundo Fernández VillaverdeRaimundo Fernández Villaverde1848–1905 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  51. 51José de Salamanca, 1st Count of los LlanosJosé de Salamanca, 1st Count of los Llanos1811–1883 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  52. 52Juan Bautista TopeteJuan Bautista Topete1821–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  53. 53Víctor Balaguer i CireraVíctor Balaguer i Cirera1824–1901 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians19 decades
  54. 54Teresa ClaramuntTeresa Claramunt1862–1931 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politicians6 decades
  55. 55Mariano OsorioMariano Osorio1777–1819 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  56. 56Arturo Soria y MataArturo Soria y Mata1844–1920 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  57. 57Manuel Pavía y Rodríguez de AlburquerqueManuel Pavía y Rodríguez de Alburquerque1827–1895 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  58. 58José María Queipo de Llano, 7th Count of TorenoJosé María Queipo de Llano, 7th Count of Toreno1786–1843 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  59. 59Agustín Jerónimo de Iturbide y HuarteAgustín Jerónimo de Iturbide y Huarte1807–1866 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  60. 60Melquíades ÁlvarezMelquíades Álvarez1864–1936 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  61. 61Juan Vázquez de MellaJuan Vázquez de Mella1861–1928 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  62. 62Manuel Alonso MartínezManuel Alonso Martínez1827–1891 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  63. 63José Tomás BovesJosé Tomás Boves1782–1815 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  64. 64Domingo MatheuDomingo Matheu1765–1831 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  65. 65Ana María HuarteAna María Huarte1786–1861 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  66. 66Ignacio AgramonteIgnacio Agramonte1841–1873 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  67. 67Agustín ArgüellesAgustín Argüelles1776–1844 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  68. 68Narciso Clavería y ZaldúaNarciso Clavería y Zaldúa1795–1851 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  69. 69Valentín Ferraz y BarrauValentín Ferraz y Barrau1794–1866 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  70. 70Manuel Allendesalazar y Muñoz de SalazarManuel Allendesalazar y Muñoz de Salazar1856–1923 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  71. 71Diego de los RíosDiego de los Ríos1850–1911 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  72. 72José Ramón Rodil, 1st Marquis of RodilJosé Ramón Rodil, 1st Marquis of Rodil1789–1853 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  73. 73Joaquín Jovellar y SolerJoaquín Jovellar y Soler1819–1892 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  74. 74José de Posada HerreraJosé de Posada Herrera1814–1885 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  75. 75Joaquín Sánchez de Toca CalvoJoaquín Sánchez de Toca Calvo1852–1942 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  76. 76Ciriaco María Sancha y HervásCiriaco María Sancha y Hervás1833–1909 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  77. 77Valentí Almirall i LlozerValentí Almirall i Llozer1841–1904 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  78. 78Ignacio López RayónIgnacio López Rayón1773–1832 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  79. 79José López DomínguezJosé López Domínguez1829–1911 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  80. 80Juan Soldevila y RomeroJuan Soldevila y Romero1843–1923 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  81. 81Miguel de la Torre y PandoMiguel de la Torre y Pando1786–1843 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  82. 82Fernando Fernández de Córdova, 2nd Marquis of MendigorríaFernando Fernández de Córdova, 2nd Marquis of Mendigorría1809–1883 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  83. 83Pedro Celestino NegretePedro Celestino Negrete1777–1846 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  84. 84José Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of HavanaJosé Gutiérrez de la Concha, 1st Marquis of Havana1809–1895 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  85. 85Alejandro María Aguado, 1st Marquis of the Guadalquivir MarshesAlejandro María Aguado, 1st Marquis of the Guadalquivir Marshes1784–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  86. 86Rafael MarotoRafael Maroto1783–1853 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  87. 87Francisco Romero RobledoFrancisco Romero Robledo1838–1906 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  88. 88Francisco Tadeo Calomarde y ArríaFrancisco Tadeo Calomarde y Arría1773–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  89. 89Joaquín María López y LópezJoaquín María López y López1798–1855 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  90. 90Manuel Gutiérrez de la ConchaManuel Gutiérrez de la Concha1808–1874 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  91. 91Rafael de Izquierdo y GutiérrezRafael de Izquierdo y Gutiérrez1820–1883 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  92. 92Francisco Cea BermúdezFrancisco Cea Bermúdez1779–1850 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  93. 93Pedro Agustín GirónPedro Agustín Girón1778–1842 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  94. 94Cipriano PortocarreroCipriano Portocarrero1784–1839 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  95. 95Juan de la Cierva y PeñafielJuan de la Cierva y Peñafiel1864–1938 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  96. 96Gabino Bugallal y AraujoGabino Bugallal y Araujo1861–1932 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  97. 97José CastroJosé Castro1808–1860 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  98. 98José Tomás OvalleJosé Tomás Ovalle1787–1831 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  99. 99Antonio González, 1st Marquis of ValdeterrazoAntonio González, 1st Marquis of Valdeterrazo1792–1876 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot measured—
  100. 100Alejandro Pidal y MonAlejandro Pidal y Mon1846–1913 · 🇪🇸 Spain · Politiciansnot 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.