Stephen Hawking vs Carl Linnaeus
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Stephen Hawking United Kingdom · 1942–2018 51% · #33 in the world
- Carl Linnaeus Sweden · 1707–1778 49% · #34 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Stephen Hawking over Carl Linnaeus by just 51% to 49%. Stephen Hawking is #33 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Carl Linnaeus is #34.
Side by side
| Stephen Hawking | Carl Linnaeus | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #33 | #34 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Lived | 1942–2018 | 1707–1778 |