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Ludwig van Beethoven

1770–1827

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

• #1 among musicians & actors

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9. Joseph Stalin 1878–1953
10. Alexander the Great 355–322 BC
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12. Ludwig van Beethoven 1770–1827
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14. Mahatma Gandhi 1869–1948
15. William Shakespeare 1564–1616

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• Joseph Stalin vs Ludwig van Beethoven 52% – 48%
• William Shakespeare vs Ludwig van Beethoven 49% – 51%
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart vs Ludwig van Beethoven 48% – 52%
• Ludwig van Beethoven vs Charlie Chaplin 59% – 41%
• Ludwig van Beethoven vs Johann Sebastian Bach 55% – 45%
• Ludwig van Beethoven vs Marilyn Monroe 62% – 38%

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