WRITER
Elizabeth David
1913 - 1992
Elizabeth David
Elizabeth David (born Elizabeth Gwynne, 26 December 1913 – 22 May 1992) was a British cookery writer. In the mid-20th century she strongly influenced the revitalisation of home cookery in her native country and beyond with articles and books about European cuisines and traditional British dishes. Born to an upper-class family, David rebelled against social norms of the day. Read more on Wikipedia
Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Elizabeth David has received more than 504,118 page views. Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Elizabeth David is the 6,967th most popular writer.
Memorability Metrics
500k
Page Views (PV)
35.87
Historical Popularity Index (HPI)
15
Languages Editions (L)
1.45
Effective Languages (L*)
3.36
Coefficient of Variation (CV)
Notable Works
Among WRITERS
Among writers, Elizabeth David ranks 6,967 out of 7,302. Before her are Jorge Volpi, Dennis Potter, Kate DiCamillo, Kauksi Ülle, Lauren Kate, and Tetiana Chornovol. After her are Sanu Sharma, Robert Anderson, Cyril Montana, Sipan Shiraz, Anna Burns, and Rudolfo Anaya.
Most Popular Writers in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsJorge Volpi
1968 - Present
HPI: 35.94
Rank: 6,961
Dennis Potter
1935 - 1994
HPI: 35.94
Rank: 6,962
Kate DiCamillo
1964 - Present
HPI: 35.94
Rank: 6,963
Kauksi Ülle
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.93
Rank: 6,964
Lauren Kate
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.91
Rank: 6,965
Tetiana Chornovol
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.89
Rank: 6,966
Elizabeth David
1913 - 1992
HPI: 35.87
Rank: 6,967
Sanu Sharma
HPI: 35.84
Rank: 6,968
Robert Anderson
1917 - 2009
HPI: 35.83
Rank: 6,969
Cyril Montana
1969 - Present
HPI: 35.83
Rank: 6,970
Sipan Shiraz
1967 - 1997
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 6,971
Anna Burns
1962 - Present
HPI: 35.80
Rank: 6,972
Rudolfo Anaya
1937 - 2020
HPI: 35.79
Rank: 6,973
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1913, Elizabeth David ranks 421. Before her are Duane Swanson, Jack Ragland, Sidney Dillon Ripley, Duke Nalon, Risë Stevens, and Don DeFore. After her are Herb Jeffries, Ralph Edwards, José Villanueva, Raich Carter, and Audrey Brown. Among people deceased in 1992, Elizabeth David ranks 294. Before her are Gabriel Tiacoh, Virginia Field, Steve Brodie, Reg Harris, Bill Wheatley, and Richard Hunt. After her are Willie Waddell, Honey Sri-Isan, and Phillip Wilson.
Others Born in 1913
Go to all RankingsDuane Swanson
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1913 - 2000
HPI: 37.43
Rank: 415
Jack Ragland
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1913 - 1996
HPI: 37.37
Rank: 416
Sidney Dillon Ripley
BIOLOGIST
1913 - 2001
HPI: 37.28
Rank: 417
Duke Nalon
RACING DRIVER
1913 - 2001
HPI: 37.15
Rank: 418
Risë Stevens
ACTOR
1913 - 2013
HPI: 36.22
Rank: 419
Don DeFore
ACTOR
1913 - 1993
HPI: 35.98
Rank: 420
Elizabeth David
WRITER
1913 - 1992
HPI: 35.87
Rank: 421
Herb Jeffries
ACTOR
1913 - 2014
HPI: 34.88
Rank: 422
Ralph Edwards
PRESENTER
1913 - 2005
HPI: 34.65
Rank: 423
José Villanueva
ATHLETE
1913 - 1983
HPI: 33.75
Rank: 424
Raich Carter
SOCCER PLAYER
1913 - 1994
HPI: 33.46
Rank: 425
Audrey Brown
ATHLETE
1913 - 2005
HPI: 32.67
Rank: 426
Others Deceased in 1992
Go to all RankingsGabriel Tiacoh
ATHLETE
1963 - 1992
HPI: 37.72
Rank: 288
Virginia Field
ACTOR
1917 - 1992
HPI: 37.43
Rank: 289
Steve Brodie
ACTOR
1919 - 1992
HPI: 37.41
Rank: 290
Reg Harris
CYCLIST
1920 - 1992
HPI: 37.04
Rank: 291
Bill Wheatley
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1909 - 1992
HPI: 36.31
Rank: 292
Richard Hunt
ACTOR
1951 - 1992
HPI: 35.97
Rank: 293
Elizabeth David
WRITER
1913 - 1992
HPI: 35.87
Rank: 294
Willie Waddell
SOCCER PLAYER
1921 - 1992
HPI: 33.32
Rank: 295
Honey Sri-Isan
SINGER
1970 - 1992
HPI: 33.07
Rank: 296
Phillip Wilson
MUSICIAN
1941 - 1992
HPI: 0.00
Rank: 297