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Christopher Columbus

Italy · 1451–1506

#10 of the greatest thinkers in history, ranked by everyone.

#3 of the 13 thinkers from Italy.

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Nearby in the ranking

7. Galileo Galilei Italy · 1564–1642
8. Plato Ancient Greece · 428–348 BC
9. Charles Darwin United Kingdom · 1809–1882
10. Christopher Columbus Italy · 1451–1506
11. Karl Marx Germany · 1818–1883
12. Confucius Ancient China · 551–479 BC
13. Vincent van Gogh Netherlands · 1853–1890

Face-offs

• Christopher Columbus vs Charles Darwin 49% – 51%
• Christopher Columbus vs Karl Marx 50% – 50%
• Christopher Columbus vs Plato 49% – 51%
• Christopher Columbus vs Confucius 52% – 48%
• Christopher Columbus vs Galileo Galilei 48% – 52%