Johann Wolfgang von Goethe vs Voltaire
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Germany · 1749–1832 51% · #13 in the world
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 49% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Johann Wolfgang von Goethe over Voltaire by just 51% to 49%. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is #13 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 7 from Germany. Voltaire is #15, and #2 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Voltaire | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #13 | #15 |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Lived | 1749–1832 | 1694–1778 |