Niccolò Machiavelli vs George Orwell
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527 51% · #18 in the world
- George Orwell United Kingdom · 1903–1950 49% · #19 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Niccolò Machiavelli over George Orwell by just 51% to 49%. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 3 from Italy. George Orwell is #19, and #5 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Niccolò Machiavelli | George Orwell | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #18 | #19 |
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1469–1527 | 1903–1950 |