Christopher Columbus vs Socrates
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Christopher Columbus Italy · 1451–1506 52% · #10 in the world
- Socrates Ancient Greece · 470–399 BC 48% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Christopher Columbus over Socrates by just 52% to 48%. Christopher Columbus is #10 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 13 from Italy. Socrates is #14, and #3 of the 13 from Ancient Greece.
Side by side
| Christopher Columbus | Socrates | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #10 | #14 |
| Country | Italy | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1451–1506 | 470–399 BC |