Frederick the Great

About Frederick the Great

Frederick the Great, King in Prussia from 1740 to 1786, stands as a monument of the Enlightenment era, securing his #348 global importance rank through significant political and military reforms. As an absolute monarch, he aggressively expanded Prussian territory, most famously by seizing Silesia from Austria, and was a noted patron of the arts and a correspondent with major philosophers, reflecting his deep engagement with Enlightenment ideals and governance.

Despite his historical weight, Frederick’s modern digital footprint suggests a relative cultural dimming. With an HPI rank of #348, his 881K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025 place him in a position of *overattention* relative to his standing, quantified as a +2x gap when compared to expected attention for his historical import. This suggests his legacy remains notably salient in the contemporary digital sphere, unlike some figures ranked significantly higher in the Pantheon index.

While his attention is robust overall, the 2025 data indicates a slight cooling, as reflected by a -9% momentum drop between Q1 and Q3 of the year, despite a minor +0.9% year-over-year increase in views. This slight dip in recent interest contrasts with the steady 3.6M views received by Eisenhower (#814 importance), suggesting Frederick currently commands more digital focus than contemporaries or successors ranked considerably higher in historical influence.