Karl Marx vs Michelangelo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Karl Marx Germany · 1818–1883 54% · #11 in the world
- Michelangelo Italy · 1475–1564 46% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Karl Marx over Michelangelo by just 54% to 46%. Karl Marx is #11 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 23 from Germany. Michelangelo is #18, and #4 of the 13 from Italy.
Side by side
| Karl Marx | Michelangelo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #11 | #18 |
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Lived | 1818–1883 | 1475–1564 |