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George Washington

United States · 1732–1799

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

#3 of the 28 leaders from the United States.

Vote: Abraham Lincoln vs George Washington · See the Top 100

Nearby in the ranking

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
10. Elizabeth II United Kingdom · 1926–2022

Face-offs

• Abraham Lincoln vs George Washington 50% – 50%
• Genghis Khan vs George Washington 49% – 51%
• Martin Luther King Jr. vs George Washington 51% – 49%
• Nelson Mandela vs George Washington 49% – 51%
• Pope Francis vs George Washington 53% – 47%