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Michael Jackson

1958–2009

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

• #2 among musicians & actors

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Nearby in the ranking

10. Alexander the Great 355–322 BC
11. Vladimir Putin 1952–
12. Ludwig van Beethoven 1770–1827
13. Michael Jackson 1958–2009
14. Mahatma Gandhi 1869–1948
15. William Shakespeare 1564–1616
16. Julius Caesar 99–43 BC

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• Ludwig van Beethoven vs Michael Jackson 50% – 50%
• Mahatma Gandhi vs Michael Jackson 50% – 50%
• Vladimir Putin vs Michael Jackson 50% – 50%
• William Shakespeare vs Michael Jackson 49% – 51%
• Alexander the Great vs Michael Jackson 51% – 49%
• Julius Caesar vs Michael Jackson 49% – 51%
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart vs Michael Jackson 48% – 52%
• Michael Jackson vs Charlie Chaplin 59% – 41%
• Michael Jackson vs Johann Sebastian Bach 55% – 45%
• Michael Jackson vs Marilyn Monroe 62% – 38%

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