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Galileo Galilei

Italy · 1564–1642

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

#2 of the 13 thinkers from Italy.

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Nearby in the ranking

4. Leonardo da Vinci Italy · 1452–1519
5. Marie Curie Poland · 1867–1934
6. Nikola Tesla Croatia · 1856–1943
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

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• Galileo Galilei vs Nikola Tesla 45% – 55%
• Plato vs Galileo Galilei 49% – 51%
• Marie Curie vs Galileo Galilei 56% – 44%
• Galileo Galilei vs Charles Darwin 52% – 48%
• Leonardo da Vinci vs Galileo Galilei 57% – 43%