Friedrich Schiller vs Walt Whitman
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Friedrich Schiller Germany · 1759–1805 49% · #71 in the world
- Walt Whitman United States · 1819–1892 51% · #69 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Walt Whitman over Friedrich Schiller by just 51% to 49%. Walt Whitman is #69 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #12 of the 25 from the United States. Friedrich Schiller is #71, and #7 of the 7 from Germany.
Side by side
| Friedrich Schiller | Walt Whitman | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #71 | #69 |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Lived | 1759–1805 | 1819–1892 |