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Alexander the Great

Ancient Macedonia · 356–323 BC

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

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Nearby in the ranking

1. Mahatma Gandhi India · 1869–1948
2. Napoleon France · 1769–1821
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

Face-offs

• Napoleon vs Alexander the Great 58% – 42%
• Pope Francis vs Alexander the Great 46% – 54%
• Mahatma Gandhi vs Alexander the Great 60% – 40%
• Alexander the Great vs Martin Luther King Jr. 56% – 44%
• Alexander the Great vs Abraham Lincoln 57% – 43%