Walter Scott vs Maya Angelou
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Walter Scott United Kingdom · 1771–1832 49% · #108 in the world
- Maya Angelou United States · 1928–2014 51% · #105 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Maya Angelou over Walter Scott by just 51% to 49%. Maya Angelou is #105 of the 110 writers in the world ranking, and #24 of the 25 from the United States. Walter Scott is #108, and #27 of the 27 from the United Kingdom.
Side by side
| Walter Scott | Maya Angelou | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #108 | #105 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Lived | 1771–1832 | 1928–2014 |