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Edgar Allan Poe vs Niccolò Machiavelli

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world picks Edgar Allan Poe over Niccolò Machiavelli, 55% to 45%. Edgar Allan Poe is #8 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 25 from the United States. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18, and #2 of the 3 from Italy.

Side by side

Edgar Allan PoeNiccolò Machiavelli
World rank#8#18
CountryUnited StatesItaly
Lived1809–18491469–1527

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