Isaac Newton vs Leonardo da Vinci
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Isaac Newton United Kingdom · 1643–1727 61% · #2 in the world
- Leonardo da Vinci Italy · 1452–1519 39% · #4 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Isaac Newton over Leonardo da Vinci, 61% to 39%. Isaac Newton is #2 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Leonardo da Vinci is #4, and #1 of the 13 from Italy.
Side by side
| Isaac Newton | Leonardo da Vinci | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #2 | #4 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Lived | 1643–1727 | 1452–1519 |