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

In books written inEnglish18,114German3,599French3,347Italian1,787Spanish1,162Russian325Hebrew105Chinese9
  1. 1Rav AshiRav Ashi352–427 · 4th century13
  2. 2HaggaiHaggaiborn 550 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures12
  3. 3SBSimeon ben Gamliel IIborn 100 · 2nd century12
  4. 4NTNathan the Babylonianborn 101 · 2nd century11
  5. 5HabakkukHabakkuk626 BC–600 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures7.3
  6. 6Johanan ben ZakaiJohanan ben Zakai50 BC–70 · 1st millennium BC4.8
  7. 7Saadia GaonSaadia Gaon882–942 · 10th century · Academics3.7
  8. 8SBSimeon ben Zomadied 200 · 2nd century3.4
  9. 9Hai GaonHai Gaon939–1038 · 10th century · Writers2.9
  10. 10Hillel the ElderHillel the Elder50 BC–100 · 1st millennium BC2.9
  11. 11Sabbatai ZeviSabbatai Zevi1626–1676 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Religious Figures2.3
  12. 12Ahad Ha'amAhad Ha'am1856–1927 · 19th century · Writers2.2
  13. 13SISamuel ibn Naghrillah993–1055 · 11th century · Writers2.1
  14. 14Isaac AbrabanelIsaac Abrabanel1437–1508 · 15th century · Academics1.6
  15. 15JBJudah ben Samuel of Regensburg1150–1217 · 12th century · Academics1.5
  16. 16Judas MaccabeusJudas Maccabeus500 BC–160 BC · 1st millennium BC · Religious Figures1.3
  17. 17HBHanina ben Dosa40–75 · 1st century1.3
  18. 18Menasseh Ben IsraelMenasseh Ben Israel1604–1657 · 17th century · Academics1.2
  19. 19JKJoseph Kimhi1105–1170 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers1.0
  20. 20YYanaiborn 600 · 7th century · Writers0.99
  21. 21EBEliezer ben Hurcanus100–200 · 2nd century0.89
  22. 22Rabbeinu TamRabbeinu Tam1100–1171 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.83
  23. 23JosephusJosephus37–100 · 1st century · Writers0.74
  24. 24Amram GaonAmram Gaon810–875 · 9th century0.67
  25. 25Chaim Joseph David AzulaiChaim Joseph David Azulai1724–1806 · 18th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Historical Figures0.66
  26. 26EBEleazar ben Arach100–200 · 2nd century0.65
  27. 27Azariah dei RossiAzariah dei Rossi1513–1578 · 16th century · Writers0.64
  28. 28ZHZerachiah haLevi of Girona1130–1186 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.63
  29. 29Abraham bar HiyyaAbraham bar Hiyya1070–1136 · 12th century · Academics0.61
  30. 30Hasdai CrescasHasdai Crescas1340–1410 · 14th century · Academics0.59
  31. 31Joseph AlboJoseph Albo1380–1444 · 15th century · Academics0.58
  32. 32MKMoses Kimhi1127–1190 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France0.56
  33. 33Dunash ben LabratDunash ben Labrat920–990 · 10th century · Writers0.53
  34. 34JCJoseph Caspi1280–1345 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.50
  35. 35Hayyim ben Joseph VitalHayyim ben Joseph Vital1542–1620 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Musicians0.50
  36. 36MYMordecai Yoffe1530–1612 · 16th century0.49
  37. 37Yehuda AlhariziYehuda Alharizi1165–1225 · 13th century · Writers0.47
  38. 38Shabbethai DonnoloShabbethai Donnoloborn 913 · 10th century · Scientists0.47
  39. 39Jacob EmdenJacob Emden1697–1776 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.37
  40. 40Eleazar ben KillirEleazar ben Killir600–700 · 7th century · Writers0.36
  41. 41Jonathan EybeschutzJonathan Eybeschutz1690–1764 · 18th century · 🇩🇪 Germany0.35
  42. 42JBJedaiah ben Abraham Bedersi1270–1340 · 14th century · 🇫🇷 France · Academics0.30
  43. 43Nathan of GazaNathan of Gaza1644–1680 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.29
  44. 44Isaac the BlindIsaac the Blind1160–1235 · 12th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.26
  45. 45Moshe AlshichMoshe Alshich1508–1593 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey0.26
  46. 46Yonah GerondiYonah Gerondi1210–1263 · 13th century · Academics0.26
  47. 47Solomon MolchoSolomon Molcho1500–1532 · 16th century · Academics0.25
  48. 48Immanuel the RomanImmanuel the Roman1260–1328 · 13th century · Writers0.25
  49. 49PDProfiat Duran1350–1415 · 14th century · Musicians0.23
  50. 50IBIsaac ben Moses Arama1420–1494 · 15th century0.22
  51. 51MBMenahem ben Aaron ibn Zerah1310–1385 · 14th century · Writers0.22
  52. 52OBObadiah ben Jacob Sforno1470–1549 · 16th century · Doctors0.22
  53. 53Joel SirkisJoel Sirkis1561–1640 · 16th century0.21
  54. 54Abraham ben Mordecai FarissolAbraham ben Mordecai Farissol1451–1525 · 15th century · Musicians0.20
  55. 55Paul the ApostlePaul the Apostle5–66 · 1st century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.19
  56. 56RRashbam1080–1158 · 12th century0.18
  57. 57Moses SoferMoses Sofer1762–1839 · 18th century0.17
  58. 58Shlomo Halevi AlkabetzShlomo Halevi Alkabetz1505–1576 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.17
  59. 59Shimon bar YochaiShimon bar Yochai100–160 · 2nd century0.16
  60. 60Baruch SpinozaBaruch Spinoza1632–1677 · 17th century · 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Academics0.15
  61. 61Onias IIIOnias III300 BC–170 BC · 1st millennium BC0.14
  62. 62JIJacob ibn Habib1450–1516 · 15th century0.14
  63. 63Menaḥem ben Shelomoh MeʾiriMenaḥem ben Shelomoh Meʾiri1249–1306 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Musicians0.14
  64. 64Moses ben JoshuaMoses ben Joshua1300–1362 · 14th century · Academics0.13
  65. 65Chaim ibn AttarChaim ibn Attar1696–1743 · 18th century0.12
  66. 66JNJoseph Nasi1524–1579 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.11
  67. 67Baal Shem TovBaal Shem Tov1698–1760 · 18th century0.11
  68. 68SOShemariah of Negropont1275–1352 · 14th century · Academics0.11
  69. 69BBBahya ben Asher1255–1340 · 13th century · Writers0.11
  70. 70ABAbraham ben Samuel ibn Hasdai ha-Levi1180–1240 · 13th century · Writers0.10
  71. 71TBTobiah ben Eliezer1080–1150 · 12th century · Actors0.10
  72. 72IAIsaac Albalag1300–1300 · 14th century · Academics0.09
  73. 73Joseph ibn TzaddikJoseph ibn Tzaddik1075–1149 · 12th century · Academics0.09
  74. 74Moses ben Jacob CordoveroMoses ben Jacob Cordovero1522–1570 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Actors0.08
  75. 75Eliezer ben NathanEliezer ben Nathan1090–1170 · 12th century · Writers0.08
  76. 76Herod ArchelausHerod Archelaus23 BC–18 · 1st century · Models0.07
  77. 77ADAbraham de Balmes1440–1523 · 15th century · Doctors0.07
  78. 78Mendele Mocher SforimMendele Mocher Sforim1835–1917 · 19th century · Writers0.07
  79. 79IIIsaac ibn Ezra1114–1158 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Writers0.06
  80. 80Jacob ben AsherJacob ben Asher1269–1343 · 14th century · Writers0.05
  81. 81Tzvi AshkenaziTzvi Ashkenazi1660–1718 · 17th century0.05
  82. 82Ben SiraBen Sira300 BC–150 BC · 1st millennium BC · Writers0.05
  83. 83CBChananel ben Chushiel990–1053 · 11th century · Actors0.05
  84. 84Shneur Zalman of LiadiShneur Zalman of Liadi1745–1812 · 18th century · Academics0.05
  85. 85Benjamin of TudelaBenjamin of Tudela1130–1174 · 12th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Historical Figures0.04
  86. 86LBLevi ben Abraham ben Hayyimborn 1245 · 13th century · Writers0.04
  87. 87Joseph ben Judah ibn AkninJoseph ben Judah ibn Aknin1150–1266 · 12th century · Academics0.03
  88. 88Daniel BombergDaniel Bomberg1483–1549 · 16th century0.03
  89. 89BHBerechiah ha-Nakdan1200–1300 · 13th century · 🇫🇷 France · Writers0.03
  90. 90Shalom ShabaziShalom Shabazi1619–1719 · 17th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.03
  91. 91NBNissim ben Jacob990–1062 · 11th century · Writers0.03
  92. 92YBYefet ben Ali950–1010 · 10th century · Actors0.03
  93. 93IBIsrael ben Moses Najara1555–1628 · 16th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Writers0.03
  94. 94Menahem RecanatiMenahem Recanati1250–1310 · 13th century · Musicians0.03
  95. 95Elia del MedigoElia del Medigo1458–1497 · 15th century · 🇹🇷 Turkey · Academics0.03
  96. 96ISIbn Shaprutborn 1400 · 15th century · 🇪🇸 Spain · Actors0.03
  97. 97Judah ben David HayyujJudah ben David Hayyuj945–1000 · 10th century · Writers0.02
  98. 98IBIsaac ben Moses of Vienna1180–1250 · 13th century · Writers0.02
  99. 99Ishtori HaparchiIshtori Haparchi1280–1337 · 14th century · Scientists0.02
  100. 100Nachman of BreslovNachman of Breslov1772–1810 · 19th century0.02

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. 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.