Alexandre Dumas

About Alexandre Dumas

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a prolific French writer whose monumental contributions to historical fiction secured his place as a globally influential figure, ranking #271 on the MIT Pantheon Index. His works, which often draw upon real historical events, include enduring classics like *The Three Musketeers* and *The Count of Monte Cristo*. Dumas’s output was enormous, making him one of the most widely read French authors across the nineteenth century and beyond, establishing a significant cultural footprint that justifies his high historical ranking.

Despite this documented historical importance, Dumas’s modern digital footprint is comparatively modest. He garnered approximately 1.0 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This attention level suggests an attention gap, as the internet pays less heed to him than his historical influence might suggest, particularly when compared to contemporary writers like George Orwell, who achieved 2.0 million views despite a lower historical rank (#398). This represents a +2x overattention gap, indicating that while Dumas is recognized, he may not command the search volume befitting his Pantheon score.

The trend for Dumas shows a slight decline in contemporary interest, with a year-over-year view change of -5.1% and a Q1 versus Q3 momentum drop of -10%, suggesting that maintaining his digital visibility may become a challenge in the coming years.