Leo Tolstoy vs Voltaire
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Leo Tolstoy Russia · 1828–1910 60% · #3 in the world
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 40% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Leo Tolstoy over Voltaire, 60% to 40%. Leo Tolstoy is #3 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Russia. Voltaire is #15, and #2 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Leo Tolstoy | Voltaire | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #15 |
| Country | Russia | France |
| Lived | 1828–1910 | 1694–1778 |