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39 rankings about historical figures: from science, inventors and presidents. Pick one and vote, two options at a time.

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The 17 Greatest Entrepreneurs of All TimeThe 17 Greatest Entrepreneurs of All Time
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Albert Einstein — Who is the greatest immigrant in American history?
Who is the greatest immigrant in American history?
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Katharine Hepburn — Who is the greatest classic Hollywood actress of all time?
Who is the greatest classic Hollywood actress of all time?
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Nikola Tesla — Who is the greatest electrical engineer of all time?
Who is the greatest electrical engineer of all time?
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Leonardo da Vinci — Who is the greatest self-taught genius in history?
Who is the greatest self-taught genius in history?
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Alan Turing — The 14 Most Influential People in Computing History
The 14 Most Influential People in Computing History
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Which great inventor was the best businessman?
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Who is the most misunderstood genius in history?
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Who is the greatest pioneer of wireless communication?
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What is the most significant statue in history?
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Who is the best king in European history?
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Who is the most overrated U.S. president in American history?
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Which U.S. president had the best life after leaving the White House?
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Who is the best third-party presidential candidate in U.S. history?
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Who is the most quotable U.S. president?Who is the most quotable U.S. president?
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Martin Luther King Jr. — The 15 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century
The 15 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century
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Nelson Mandela — The 15 Greatest Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of All Time
The 15 Greatest Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of All Time
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Theodore Roosevelt — The 13 Greatest New Yorkers of All Time
The 13 Greatest New Yorkers of All Time
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Abraham Lincoln — The 16 Greatest U.S. Presidents of All Time
The 16 Greatest U.S. Presidents of All Time
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John Muir — Who is the greatest American conservationist of all time?
Who is the greatest American conservationist of all time?
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Muhammad Ali — Who is the greatest boxing heavyweight champion of all time?
Who is the greatest boxing heavyweight champion of all time?
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Who is the most famous Preakness Stakes winner of all time?
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Who is the greatest women's golfer of all time?
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Who is the greatest marathon runner of all time?
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Who are the most influential electronic music producers in history?
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Who are the best Detroit techno pioneers?
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Who are the greatest techno producers and DJs of all time?
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Who are the best classic Chicago house pioneers?
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Who are the greatest silent-era female film performers?
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Who are the best military leaders who became politicians?
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Who are the best scientists and engineers who became politicians?
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Who are the best writers who became politicians?
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Who is the greatest Masters champion of all time?
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Who is the greatest Olympic athlete of all time?
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Who are the greatest Black actors in history?
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What is the most significant painting in history?
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Who is the most outstanding artist of the 20th century?
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