Saint George

About Saint George

Saint George (c. 280 – 303 CE) is a revered military saint and martyr whose enduring legacy is cemented by his global cultural impact, evidenced by his ranking at #225 in MIT's Historical Popularity Index. While the specifics of his historical life are often interwoven with legend, including the famous slaying of a dragon, he remains a potent symbol across Christianity, particularly in Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism, recognized as a patron saint in numerous countries and cities.

Despite this significant historical and cultural weight, Saint George experiences a distinct online attention gap. With approximately 1.4 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, his visibility is relatively modest compared to his historical importance, especially when contrasted with figures like Richard Nixon (#748 importance) who commanded 4.2 million views. This translates to an attention gap suggesting Saint George receives overattention relative to his historical standing, evidenced by a +3x overattention metric, which implies the internet attention he *does* receive is disproportionately high relative to his rank, or that the HPI might be under-representing his *lasting* cultural presence.

However, the recent trend data suggests a notable contemporary surge: his Wikipedia views saw a +5.2% year-over-year increase, and his momentum comparing Q1 to Q3 2025 climbed by an impressive +144%. This indicates a growing, if fluctuating, modern interest in this ancient religious figure.