In many cases, their names are attached to something that sticks around: locations, laws (of nature or in legal sense), inventions.
Musicians, actors, sports people need not apply. What writers wanted to say will not make sense in a thousand years, with some minor exceptions. Painters may be remembered by experts and some art lovers, which is not a lot.
Religious figures, hopefully, will lose their relevance.
* politicians
* travelers
* scientists
In many cases, their names are attached to something that sticks around: locations, laws (of nature or in legal sense), inventions.
Musicians, actors, sports people need not apply. What writers wanted to say will not make sense in a thousand years, with some minor exceptions. Painters may be remembered by experts and some art lovers, which is not a lot.
Religious figures, hopefully, will lose their relevance.