Thomas Edison vs Archimedes
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Thomas Edison United States · 1847–1931 52% · #15 in the world
- Archimedes Ancient Greece · 287–212 BC 48% · #17 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Thomas Edison over Archimedes by just 52% to 48%. Thomas Edison is #15 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 31 from the United States. Archimedes is #17, and #4 of the 13 from Ancient Greece.
Side by side
| Thomas Edison | Archimedes | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #15 | #17 |
| Country | United States | Ancient Greece |
| Lived | 1847–1931 | 287–212 BC |