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Abraham Lincoln

United States · 1809–1865

#6 of the greatest leaders in history, ranked by everyone.

#2 of the 28 leaders from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

3. Alexander the Great Ancient Macedonia · 356–323 BC
4. Pope Francis Argentina · 1936–2025
5. Martin Luther King Jr. United States · 1929–1968
6. Abraham Lincoln United States · 1809–1865
7. George Washington United States · 1732–1799
8. Genghis Khan Mongolia · 1162–1227
9. Nelson Mandela South Africa · 1918–2013

Face-offs

• Martin Luther King Jr. vs Abraham Lincoln 51% – 49%
• Abraham Lincoln vs George Washington 50% – 50%
• Pope Francis vs Abraham Lincoln 53% – 47%
• Genghis Khan vs Abraham Lincoln 49% – 51%
• Alexander the Great vs Abraham Lincoln 57% – 43%