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.