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Nicolaus Copernicus vs Augustine of Hippo

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

Too close to call: the world picks Nicolaus Copernicus over Augustine of Hippo by just 51% to 49%. Nicolaus Copernicus is #21 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 3 from Poland. Augustine of Hippo is #23, and #1 of the 4 from Ancient Rome.

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Nicolaus CopernicusAugustine of Hippo
World rank#21#23
CountryPolandAncient Rome
Lived1473–1543354–430

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