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Top 70 Greatest People of All Time

Throughout history, certain individuals have risen above the rest, leaving an indelible mark on humanity with their extraordinary contributions, remarkable achievements, and inspiring legacies. This list celebrates the top 70 greatest people of all time, spanning various fields such as art, science, politics, literature, and more. Each person on this list has changed the world in significant ways, shaping the course of history and influencing generations to come. From visionary leaders to creative geniuses, these are the individuals who have made the world a better place with their unparalleled dedication, innovation, and impact.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
1
Mary
Mary
2
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
3
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci
4
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
5
Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King
6
Confucius
Confucius
7
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
8
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
9
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
10
Augustus Caesar
Augustus Caesar
11
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Bonaparte
12
Gautama Buddha
Gautama Buddha
13
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
14
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla
15
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
16
Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
17
Moses
Moses
18
Muhammad
Muhammad
19
Cleopatra
Cleopatra
20
Aristotle
Aristotle
21
Socrates
Socrates
22
Plato
Plato
23
Marie Curie
Marie Curie
24
Paul the Apostle
Paul the Apostle
25
Ts'ai Lun
Ts'ai Lun
26
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Ludwig Van Beethoven
27
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
28
Johannes Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg
29
Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei
30
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
31
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
32
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
33
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
34
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
35
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
36
George Washington
George Washington
37
Michaelangelo
Michaelangelo
38
Pythagoras
Pythagoras
39
Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius
40
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