Vincent van Gogh vs Thomas Edison
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Vincent van Gogh Netherlands · 1853–1890 51% · #12 in the world
- Thomas Edison United States · 1847–1931 49% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Vincent van Gogh over Thomas Edison by just 51% to 49%. Vincent van Gogh is #12 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 5 from the Netherlands. Thomas Edison is #15, and #1 of the 31 from the United States.
Side by side
| Vincent van Gogh | Thomas Edison | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #15 |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Lived | 1853–1890 | 1847–1931 |