Stephen Hawking vs Rembrandt
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Stephen Hawking United Kingdom · 1942–2018 49% · #33 in the world
- Rembrandt Netherlands · 1606–1669 51% · #30 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Rembrandt over Stephen Hawking by just 51% to 49%. Rembrandt is #30 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 5 from the Netherlands. Stephen Hawking is #33, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Stephen Hawking | Rembrandt | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #33 | #30 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
| Lived | 1942–2018 | 1606–1669 |