POLITICIAN
Gannicus
150 BC - 71 BC
Gannicus
Gannicus was a Celtic slave, who together with the Thracian Spartacus, Crixus, Castus and Oenomaus, became one of the leaders of rebel slaves during the Third Servile War (73–71 BC). In the winter of 71 BC, Gannicus, along with Castus, broke off from Spartacus, taking a large number of Celts and Germans with them, marking the second detachment of the rebellion. Read more on Wikipedia
Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Gannicus has received more than 1,205,862 page views. His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 15 in 2019). Gannicus is the 2,217th most popular politician (down from 1,526th in 2019).
Gannicus is most famous for his skill in the arena. He was undefeated in his first 25 fights and was known for his ferocity in battle.
Memorability Metrics
1.2M
Page Views (PV)
64.38
Historical Popularity Index (HPI)
16
Languages Editions (L)
7.43
Effective Languages (L*)
1.35
Coefficient of Variation (CV)
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Among POLITICIANS
Among politicians, Gannicus ranks 2,217 out of 15,577. Before him are Roman Herzog, Jehoram of Israel, George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, Ricimer, Ermanaric, and Stefan Milutin. After him are Nadab of Israel, Antiochus II Theos, Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia, Abd al-Karim Qasim, Karl Radek, and Palmiro Togliatti.
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Roman Herzog
1934 - 2017
HPI: 64.39
Rank: 2,211
Jehoram of Israel
870 BC - 841 BC
HPI: 64.39
Rank: 2,212
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
1592 - 1628
HPI: 64.39
Rank: 2,213
Ricimer
405 - 472
HPI: 64.39
Rank: 2,214
Ermanaric
400 - 376
HPI: 64.39
Rank: 2,215
Stefan Milutin
1253 - 1321
HPI: 64.39
Rank: 2,216
Gannicus
150 BC - 71 BC
HPI: 64.38
Rank: 2,217
Nadab of Israel
1000 BC - 960 BC
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 2,218
Antiochus II Theos
286 BC - 246 BC
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 2,219
Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia
1917 - 1992
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 2,220
Abd al-Karim Qasim
1914 - 1963
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 2,221
Karl Radek
1885 - 1939
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 2,222
Palmiro Togliatti
1893 - 1964
HPI: 64.37
Rank: 2,223
Contemporaries
Among people born in 150 BC, Gannicus ranks 1. After him are Emperor Qianshao of Han, Alexander Balas, Wei Zifu, Diodotus Tryphon, Quintus Lutatius Catulus, Aulus Gabinius, Zeno of Sidon, Huo Guang, Wei Qing, Tigranes I, and Antiochus XII Dionysus. Among people deceased in 71 BC, Gannicus ranks 2. Before him is Spartacus. After him is Marcus Antonius Creticus.
Others Born in 150 BC
Go to all RankingsGannicus
150 BC - 71 BC
HPI: 64.38
Rank: 1
Emperor Qianshao of Han
150 BC - 184 BC
HPI: 62.83
Rank: 2
Alexander Balas
150 BC - 145 BC
HPI: 62.04
Rank: 3
Wei Zifu
150 BC - 91 BC
HPI: 60.21
Rank: 4
Diodotus Tryphon
150 BC - 138 BC
HPI: 59.57
Rank: 5
Quintus Lutatius Catulus
150 BC - 87 BC
HPI: 58.51
Rank: 6
Aulus Gabinius
150 BC - 47 BC
HPI: 58.40
Rank: 7
Zeno of Sidon
150 BC - 75 BC
HPI: 58.40
Rank: 8
Huo Guang
150 BC - 68 BC
HPI: 58.21
Rank: 9
Wei Qing
150 BC - 106 BC
HPI: 57.66
Rank: 10
Tigranes I
150 BC - 95 BC
HPI: 57.44
Rank: 11
Antiochus XII Dionysus
150 BC - 84 BC
HPI: 57.27
Rank: 12
Others Deceased in 71 BC
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Spartacus
109 BC - 71 BC
HPI: 81.35
Rank: 1
Gannicus
150 BC - 71 BC
HPI: 64.38
Rank: 2
Marcus Antonius Creticus
115 BC - 71 BC
HPI: 55.93
Rank: 3
