J. Robert Oppenheimer vs Carl Linnaeus
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. Robert Oppenheimer United States · 1904–1967 49% · #37 in the world
- Carl Linnaeus Sweden · 1707–1778 51% · #34 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Carl Linnaeus over J. Robert Oppenheimer by just 51% to 49%. Carl Linnaeus is #34 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking. J. Robert Oppenheimer is #37, and #5 of the 31 from the United States.
Side by side
| J. Robert Oppenheimer | Carl Linnaeus | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #37 | #34 |
| Country | United States | Sweden |
| Lived | 1904–1967 | 1707–1778 |