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Christopher Columbus vs Michelangelo

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world picks Christopher Columbus over Michelangelo, 55% to 45%. Christopher Columbus is #10 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking and Michelangelo #18; among the 13 from Italy, they are #3 and #4.

Side by side

Christopher ColumbusMichelangelo
World rank#10#18
CountryItalyItaly
Lived1451–15061475–1564

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