Mark Twain vs Voltaire
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Mark Twain United States · 1835–1910 52% · #10 in the world
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 48% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Mark Twain over Voltaire by just 52% to 48%. Mark Twain is #10 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #3 of the 25 from the United States. Voltaire is #15, and #2 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Mark Twain | Voltaire | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #10 | #15 |
| Country | United States | France |
| Lived | 1835–1910 | 1694–1778 |