Dante Alighieri vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Dante Alighieri Italy · 1265–1321 52% · #7 in the world
- Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885 48% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Dante Alighieri over Victor Hugo by just 52% to 48%. Dante Alighieri is #7 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 3 from Italy. Victor Hugo is #9, and #1 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Dante Alighieri | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #7 | #9 |
| Country | Italy | France |
| Lived | 1265–1321 | 1802–1885 |