Niccolò Machiavelli vs Jane Austen
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Niccolò Machiavelli Italy · 1469–1527 51% · #18 in the world
- Jane Austen United Kingdom · 1775–1817 49% · #20 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Niccolò Machiavelli over Jane Austen by just 51% to 49%. Niccolò Machiavelli is #18 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 3 from Italy. Jane Austen is #20, and #6 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Niccolò Machiavelli | Jane Austen | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #18 | #20 |
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1469–1527 | 1775–1817 |