
Is Timothy Snyder A-List?
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No — Timothy Snyder is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1997C$0.01M
Doctorate from Oxford
Snyder earns his doctorate in history from Oxford University.
2004B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Publishes 'The Reconstruction of Nations'
Early work establishes Snyder as a historian.
2010B$1M+$0.9M
'Bloodlands' Published
Bestselling book gains widespread attention.
2017B$3M+$2M
'On Tyranny' Released
Another bestseller focusing on contemporary politics.
2022B$4M+$1M
Chair at University of Toronto
Takes on a new role in Toronto.
2026B$5M+$1M
Influential Public Intellectual
Snyder continues to write and speak on historical topics.
Last updated: February 24, 2026