He was known in Switzerland during his lifetime but subsequently slipped into near oblivion.

Garland naturally became quite well known during his lifetime and had many friends in literary circles.

Forthweg hadn't known famine during her lifetime, but she'd read of it.

He was known as a great commander during his lifetime.

Hokusai was known by at least thirty names during his lifetime.

As a poet, Tyutchev was little known during his lifetime.

Though she has been also referred to by this name in modern times, she was never known as such during her lifetime.

However, his work was not known during his lifetime .

He was referred to as the king of his age in grammar, having known no rival during his lifetime.

Green's work was not well known in the mathematical community during his lifetime.