Timur

About Timur

Timur (also known as Tamerlane) was a Turco-Mongol military commander who lived from 1336 to 1405 and established the Timurid Empire across Persia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. MIT’s Pantheon project ranks him as the 86th most historically important figure globally, reflecting his profound, long-term impact on the political and cultural landscape of a vast region. His campaigns were marked by unparalleled military success and significant architectural patronage, leaving a massive historical footprint that shaped subsequent empires.

Despite his high historical standing (HPI Rank #86), Timur currently receives relatively modest attention online. In 2025, his annualized Wikipedia pageviews total 1.3 million. This level of attention suggests an **Attention Gap** of +2x, meaning he is being *under-attended* relative to his historical significance. For contrast, a figure like George Washington, ranked #325 in importance, commands 4.8M views, while Timur's medieval contemporary, William the Conqueror (#934 importance), receives 3.0M views. This suggests that while Timur’s historical shadow is long, his modern digital visibility is comparatively muted.

Interestingly, Timur shows positive, though slight, growth with a +5.6% Year-over-Year change in views. However, his recent engagement momentum is declining, with a sharp -23% drop when comparing Q1 to Q3 2025, indicating a recent dip in the current digital interest surrounding this major military figure.