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Thomas Edison

United States · 1847–1931

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

#1 of the 31 thinkers from the United States.

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12. Confucius Ancient China · 551–479 BC
13. Vincent van Gogh Netherlands · 1853–1890
14. Socrates Ancient Greece · 470–399 BC
15. Thomas Edison United States · 1847–1931
16. Benedictus de Spinoza Netherlands · 1632–1677
17. Archimedes Ancient Greece · 287–212 BC
18. Michelangelo Italy · 1475–1564

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• Socrates vs Thomas Edison 50% – 50%
• Thomas Edison vs Benedictus de Spinoza 51% – 49%
• Vincent van Gogh vs Thomas Edison 51% – 49%
• Thomas Edison vs Archimedes 52% – 48%
• Confucius vs Thomas Edison 51% – 49%