J. R. R. Tolkien vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 48% · #12 in the world
- Victor Hugo France · 1802–1885 52% · #9 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Victor Hugo over J. R. R. Tolkien by just 52% to 48%. Victor Hugo is #9 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 11 from France. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #9 |
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1802–1885 |