Ramesses II

About Ramesses II

Ramesses II, a nobleman of the 19th Dynasty, stands as one of ancient Egypt's most powerful and celebrated pharaohs, reigning for an exceptional 66 years between approximately 1303 BCE and 1213 BCE. His historical importance, reflected in his Pantheon HPI Rank of #288, stems from his extensive building projects, including the colossal temples at Abu Simbel, and his military campaigns, most notably the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. As one of history's most influential figures, his legacy as Ramesses the Great is firmly cemented in historical accounts.

In the modern digital landscape, Ramesses II commands a notable but potentially underserved level of attention, registering 1.2 million annualized Wikipedia views in 2025. This places him in a category of overattention relative to his historical rank, suggested by an Attention Gap score of +3x. For perspective, Catherine the Great, ranked only slightly lower at #291, draws more than double his views at 2.6 million, indicating a significant disparity in modern internet traffic within the 'nobleman' category. Similarly, while hugely consequential, Ramesses II receives far less attention than figures like Louis XIV (#42 HPI) who garnered only 213K views, highlighting a relative skew in current cultural focus.

Despite the high volume, the annualized data suggests a mild cooling of interest, with Wikipedia views declining by 12.3% year-over-year, and a slight negative momentum of -3% when comparing Q1 to Q3 of 2025. This suggests that while still a well-known figure, the monumental impact of the pharaoh's reign is experiencing a minor dip in contemporary search interest.