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Thomas Jefferson vs Benjamin Franklin

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin: 50% each. Benjamin Franklin is #49 of the 148 leaders in the world ranking and Thomas Jefferson #50; among the 28 from the United States, they are #14 and #15.

Side by side

Thomas JeffersonBenjamin Franklin
World rank#50#49
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Lived1743–18261706–1790

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