Voltaire vs Oscar Wilde
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Voltaire France · 1694–1778 49% · #15 in the world
- Oscar Wilde Ireland · 1854–1900 51% · #14 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Oscar Wilde over Voltaire by just 51% to 49%. Oscar Wilde is #14 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 from Ireland. Voltaire is #15, and #2 of the 11 from France.
Side by side
| Voltaire | Oscar Wilde | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #15 | #14 |
| Country | France | Ireland |
| Lived | 1694–1778 | 1854–1900 |