Wilhelm Röntgen vs Pierre-Simon Laplace
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Wilhelm Röntgen Germany · 1845–1923 50% · #146 in the world
- Pierre-Simon Laplace France · 1749–1827 50% · #144 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between Wilhelm Röntgen and Pierre-Simon Laplace: 50% each. Pierre-Simon Laplace is #144 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking, and #15 of the 21 from France. Wilhelm Röntgen is #146, and #21 of the 23 from Germany.
Side by side
| Wilhelm Röntgen | Pierre-Simon Laplace | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #146 | #144 |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Lived | 1845–1923 | 1749–1827 |