Anthony of Padua

About Anthony of Padua

Anthony of Padua (1195–1231) was a Portuguese Catholic friar and preacher who achieved immense fame in his short lifetime for his powerful sermons and deep theological knowledge. Although he died young, his influence as a theologian and patron saint—particularly of the poor, lost items, and travelers—was immediate and lasting. This enduring, cross-cultural religious significance is reflected in his HPI Rank of #699 among history's most globally influential figures.

In terms of modern digital attention, Anthony of Padua is achieving an Attention Gap of approximately 1x, suggesting his current online visibility is relatively proportional to his historical standing. He garnered 604K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, showing a modest year-over-year increase of +3.7%. This places his attention roughly in line with contemporary religious figures like Catherine of Aragon (#932 importance, 2.0M views), although he receives significantly less traffic than others in his field, such as Brigham Young (#947 importance, 2.7M views).

The 2025 data indicates a slight cooling of immediate digital interest, with his Q1 versus Q3 momentum showing a minor dip of -1%.