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Pope Francis

Argentina · 1936–2025

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

Vote: Pope Francis vs Alexander the Great · See the Top 100

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
7. George Washington United States · 1732–1799

Face-offs

• Pope Francis vs Alexander the Great 46% – 54%
• Pope Francis vs Martin Luther King Jr. 52% – 48%
• Napoleon vs Pope Francis 62% – 38%
• Pope Francis vs Abraham Lincoln 53% – 47%
• Mahatma Gandhi vs Pope Francis 64% – 36%