Saul

About Saul

Saul, a foundational religious figure who lived approximately between 1079 and 1010 BCE, is ranked #896 in global historical importance by MIT's Pantheon project, indicating a substantial and lasting cultural impact across millennia. While the specific details of his contributions are deeply embedded within religious texts and traditions, his influence is recognized as being globally significant, placing him near the top one-thousand figures in world history based on their cumulative cultural footprint.

Despite this high historical placement, Saul's modern internet attention in 2025 suggests a significant disconnect from his historical weight. He garners an estimated 754K annualized Wikipedia views, which is notably lower than similarly ranked religious figures like Catherine of Aragon (#932 importance) at 2.0M views, or Brigham Young (#947 importance) at 2.7M views. This indicates an attention gap where his historical importance is roughly double (+2x) the level of modern web attention he receives, suggesting relative obscurity compared to contemporaries in the same field.

Interestingly, while his historical attention might be understated, his recent engagement shows growth, with Wikipedia views increasing by +61.9% year-over-year. However, this momentum is tempered by a sharp -50% drop between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, suggesting his current digital interest may be volatile or trending downward after a period of previous surge.