Madonna, at 121st trumps Bob Dylan (130th) and John Lennon (162nd), however Elvis reigns as the most famous pop musician in 69th.
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We have developed computational methods to measure historical significance through analysis of Wikipedia and other data sources. We rank historical figures just as Google ranks webpages, by integrating a diverse set of measurements about their reputation (including PageRank, article length, and readership) into estimates of their fame, explained by a combination of achievement (gravitas) and celebrity. We correct for the passage of time in a principled way, so we can fairly compare the significance of historical figures of different eras.
Jesus is most famous person in history ... and Cameron is only 1,483rd, according to internet searches
Figures are ranked according to opinions expressed on the internet
Algorithm predicts how important people will remain 200 years after death
Highest ranked Briton on the list is William Shakespeare
Software developed by computer experts Steven Skiena and Charles Walker
