Johann Wolfgang von Goethe vs Victor Hugo
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832 48% · #13 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 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe by just 52% to 48%. Victor Hugo is #9 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 11 from France. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13, and #1 of the 7 from Germany.
Side by side
| Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Victor Hugo | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #13 | #9 |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Lived | 1749–1832 | 1802–1885 |