J. R. R. Tolkien vs Voltaire
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 51% · #12 in the world
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 49% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks J. R. R. Tolkien over Voltaire by just 51% to 49%. J. R. R. Tolkien is #12 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 27 from the United Kingdom. Voltaire is #15, and #2 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | Voltaire | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #15 |
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1694–1778 |