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J. R. R. Tolkien

1892–1973

#38 of the most recognised people in history, ranked by everyone.

• #7 among writers & artists

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Nearby in the ranking

35. Winston Churchill 1874–1965
36. Mother Teresa 1910–1997
37. Plato 428–348 BC
38. J. R. R. Tolkien 1892–1973
39. Leo XIV 1955–
40. Pythagoras 582–490 BC
41. Galileo Galilei 1564–1642

Face-offs

• Plato vs J. R. R. Tolkien 50% – 50%
• Leo XIV vs J. R. R. Tolkien 49% – 51%
• Mother Teresa vs J. R. R. Tolkien 51% – 49%
• J. R. R. Tolkien vs Pythagoras 51% – 49%
• Winston Churchill vs J. R. R. Tolkien 51% – 49%
• Galileo Galilei vs J. R. R. Tolkien 49% – 51%

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