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David Livingstone vs Ralph Waldo Emerson

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world is split down the middle between David Livingstone and Ralph Waldo Emerson: 50% each. David Livingstone is #149 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #20 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Ralph Waldo Emerson is #152, and #22 of the 31 from the United States.

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David LivingstoneRalph Waldo Emerson
World rank#149#152
CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
Lived1813–18731803–1882

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