Historians from Lithuania

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Lithuanians Historians of all time. This list of famous Lithuanians Historians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Joseph Klausner

   1874 - 1958

   HPI 62.1520 langs

   Jewish historian (1874–1958)

2. #2

   

   Yitzhak Arad

   1926 - 2021

   HPI 59.7918 langs

   Israeli historian, retired IDF brigadier general and a former Soviet partisan who has served as director of Yad Vashem from 1972 to 1993

3. #3

   

   Bernard Berenson

   1865 - 1959

   HPI 59.7327 langs

   American art critic and collector (1865-1959)

4. #4

   

   Donald Kagan

   1932 - 2021

   HPI 57.4226 langs

   American historian (1932-2021)

5. #5

   

   Marian Turski

   1926 - 2025

   HPI 55.3613 langs

   Marian Turski is most famous for his work as a Holocaust survivor and historian, particularly his poignant speeches advocating for the...Read moreShow less

   Marian Turski is most famous for his work as a Holocaust survivor and historian, particularly his poignant speeches advocating for the remembrance of Auschwitz and the lessons of the Holocaust. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he survived not only Auschwitz but also worked as a journalist in post-war Poland, contributing to media that shaped public discourse on history. His lasting legacy lies in his efforts to educate future generations on the dangers of intolerance, ensuring the Holocaust's horrors are never forgotten.