Hermann Göring

About Hermann Göring

Hermann Göring (1893–1946) was a central figure in Nazi Germany, holding the title of Reichsmarschall and serving as Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe. His historical importance, reflected in his HPI Rank of #530, stems from his high-level political and military role in the Nazi regime, including his involvement in the initial expansionist policies and the coordination of the Holocaust. As Hitler's designated successor for a time, his actions had profound global consequences that solidify his historical ranking.

Despite this significant historical weight, Göring's 2025 Wikipedia attention is disproportionate. He garnered 3.1 million annualized views, resulting in an Attention Gap calculated at +8x overattention relative to his historical importance. This suggests that contemporary internet users engage with his legacy far more than with figures ranked significantly higher by historical influence, such as Pompey (#215 importance, 681K views) or Sandro Botticelli (#243 importance, 356K views), who each receive less than a quarter of his traffic.

Furthermore, the interest in Göring is accelerating, with his 2025 views showing a massive +254% momentum swing between Q1 and Q3, alongside a +67.6% year-over-year increase, indicating a sharp, current surge in online engagement with this controversial politician.