He was considered by his contemporaries a wise and honorable person.
It is clear that his contemporaries considered him to be among the country's top entertainers, however.
His contemporaries considered him a 'Keen observer of men and things'.
His contemporaries considered him the best tactician in the empire.
She is considered an important poet by her contemporaries.
Henry was considered a talented composer and poet by his contemporaries.
Many early feminists and advocates of women's rights were considered left-wing by their contemporaries.
His contemporaries, including the pope, considered him a saint during his life.
Despite these frightening character traits, however, Edward's contemporaries considered him an able, even an ideal, king.
His foreign contemporaries considered him a self-interested and dull-witted individual.