Adam Smith vs Carl Friedrich Gauss
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Adam Smith United Kingdom · 1723–1790 50% · #59 in the world
- Carl Friedrich Gauss Germany · 1777–1855 50% · #60 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Adam Smith and Carl Friedrich Gauss: 50% each. Adam Smith is #59 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #6 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Carl Friedrich Gauss is #60, and #11 of the 23 from Germany.
Side by side
| Adam Smith | Carl Friedrich Gauss | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #59 | #60 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Lived | 1723–1790 | 1777–1855 |