Christopher Columbus vs Plato
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Christopher Columbus Italy · 1451–1506 49% · #10 in the world
- Plato Ancient Greece · 428–348 BC 51% · #8 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Plato over Christopher Columbus by just 51% to 49%. Plato is #8 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 13 from Ancient Greece. Christopher Columbus is #10, and #3 of the 13 from Italy.
Side by side
| Christopher Columbus | Plato | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #10 | #8 |
| Country | Italy | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1451–1506 | 428–348 BC |