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James Watson

United States · 1928–2025

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

#17 of the 31 thinkers from the United States.

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134. Pierre Curie France · 1859–1906
135. Edmund Hillary New Zealand · 1919–2008
136. Max Planck Germany · 1858–1947

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