Ulysses S. Grant

About Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant holds significant historical weight, ranked #145 globally by the Historical Popularity Index. His primary importance stems from his role as the commanding general of the Union Army who ultimately defeated the Confederacy, effectively preserving the United States during the Civil War. Following the conflict, he served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877, overseeing the crucial, though often turbulent, era of Reconstruction.

Despite his high historical ranking, Grant's modern internet attention is notably elevated, showing a **+5x overattention** relative to his historical importance. He garnered 2.7 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This high level of attention places him ahead of figures ranked much higher in history, such as Raphael (#81 importance) and Henry VIII (#26 importance), who both received under 1 million views in the same period. This suggests a pronounced modern interest that exceeds his established global cultural impact ranking.

Interestingly, while his overall view count is high, the momentum for Grant's profile appears to be slowing; his interest dropped by **-21%** between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, even as his year-over-year growth remained positive at +10.1%.