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Nelson Mandela

South Africa · 1918–2013

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

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Nearby in the ranking

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
11. Cleopatra Ancient Egypt · 69–30 BC
12. Vladimir Lenin Russia · 1870–1924

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