Top 30 Most Influential People in History
No one can deny that these individuals left their mark on history. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most popular, important, and/or notable figures in history regardless of reputation.
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00:00 "His troop is marching on! Glory, hallelujah! Glory, hallelujah!"
00:06 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most popular,
00:11 important, and/or notable figures in history, regardless of reputation.
00:15 "He really had no choice but either to withdraw that force or reinforce it and have a full-scale war."
00:26 "If you do not go now, you will be buried in this field.
00:30 I've seen enough blood."
00:38 Born in 1412, Joan of Arc was a pivotal figure in France's history,
00:43 and now as an icon in the Catholic faith as well. During the Hundred Years' War,
00:47 she provided what she believed was guidance from God to strategically assist France in
00:52 defeating England, particularly in the crucial siege of Orleans.
00:55 "Put yourself in my shoes for a moment. How would you feel if you were me?"
01:01 "Knowing what I know? Enormous gratitude."
01:06 Her independence, resilience, and faith in the face of adversity are recognized to this day.
01:11 She was canonized as a saint, and is viewed as a feminist icon for her military prowess
01:17 and refusal to conform to the gender norms of her time.
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01:30 Number 29 - Amelia Earhart
01:33 "Oh, it's very interesting to me to fly in the southern climate rather than in the north."
01:39 Despite her mysterious disappearance, Earhart is remembered and honored for her record-breaking
01:45 solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. Being the first woman to accomplish the feat,
01:50 she paved the way for future aviators both through her achievements in the field,
01:54 as well as her outspoken support for equal rights.
01:57 "People are saying that you're reckless, a better celebrity than pilot."
02:02 "Enthusiastic? Yes. Reckless? Not on your life."
02:07 Her legacy will always provoke discussion as to what truly happened to her,
02:11 which has kept her name in the public consciousness long after her presumed death.
02:15 She has a slew of memorial sites dedicated to her across the United States.
02:20 There's even a crater on the moon named after her.
02:23 "Earhart, this is Itasca. Did you receive transmission?"
02:26 Number 28 - Julius Caesar
02:34 "I think that Caesar, in many ways, was very idealistic.
02:39 He really wants to bring about change to Rome, to lift up the poor people."
02:44 Among the most famous Roman politicians, Julius Caesar climbed to power as a member
02:49 of the First Triumvirate. The trio didn't last long as the alliance broke down,
02:53 leading to a civil war. Caesar later crossed the Rubicon,
02:56 defeated his opponents, and took over as dictator.
02:59 "Caesar is an extremely charismatic politician. He's attractive.
03:03 He's witty. In fact, one could say that he has all the talents."
03:08 Characterized by his bold political moves, he was also known for his military victories,
03:13 writings, and the Julian calendar. His assassination on the Ides of March
03:17 changed the history of Rome, leading to the beginning of an empire.
03:21 Further immortalized by the likes of Shakespeare,
03:24 his life and death have become key moments in the history of Western civilization.
03:28 Number 27 - Jane Austen
03:37 English author Jane Austen is responsible for writing novels that are read,
03:41 studied, and adapted to this day. Pride and Prejudice,
03:44 Emma, and Sense and Sensibility, to name a few.
03:47 "Are you laughing at me?" "No."
03:48 "Are you rejecting me?" "I'm sure that the feelings which,
03:50 as you've told me, have hindered your regard will help you in overcoming it."
03:53 Her work has been lauded for both capturing and commentating on the lifestyle and customs
03:58 of Georgian-era England. Not to mention, her female-led stories are recognized as having
04:03 paved the way for later feminist literature.
04:05 "It was in union that must have been to the advantage of both.
04:08 By her ease in lifeliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved."
04:15 Despite being written hundreds of years ago, the timeless themes of Austen's tales continue
04:20 to resonate with modern audiences, and we presume that they will be classics for eras to come.
04:26 "You would quit the abbey, sacrifice your independence?"
04:31 "Yeah."
04:34 "Live constantly with my father in my house, if you're..."
04:36 Number 26. Leonardo da Vinci.
04:41 "Leonardo is an Italian Renaissance painter, but his genius is universal,
04:46 and it speaks to everybody."
04:48 When you talk about figures from the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci inevitably comes up as one of
04:52 the most gifted men of the era. His status as a multifaceted artist arguably defines the term
04:58 Renaissance man. Da Vinci's scientific explorations come with major innovations and inventions in all
05:03 kinds of subjects. "This idea of visualizing things, being able to draw it out and talk
05:09 about the phenomena, that's in all of these notebooks." Everything from observations
05:15 about human anatomy to early designs for a primitive helicopter can be attributed to him.
05:20 There's also his world-class painting that includes priceless artworks such as Mona Lisa
05:25 and The Last Supper. It would probably be easier to list the things he didn't accomplish in his
05:30 lifetime. "We have very few records in the whole history of science similar to Leonardo's
05:36 manuscripts. These are not books. You cannot compare that to a work by Galileo or by Newton."
05:43 Number 25. Winston Churchill.
05:46 For better or worse, Winston Churchill might be among the most British men who ever lived.
05:51 His role as Prime Minister provided vital leadership for the United Kingdom during World War II.
05:56 Known as a great politician and speaker, Churchill's influence altered the course of the
06:00 British Empire. "If this long island story of ours is to end at last, then let it end only when each
06:08 one of us lies choking in his own blood upon the ground." Helping to promote morale and patriotism,
06:17 the leader is considered to have helped the UK endure the hardships of the war.
06:21 Not beloved by everyone, the important man garnered a complex reputation among the
06:26 international community. Some view him as a heroic character, while others see him as another British
06:32 colonialist. "Here we are with Churchill on the phone with... With Churchill, he's on the phone
06:37 to Roosevelt. This is the room in which he had the top secret direct line to the White House."
06:42 Number 24. Florence Nightingale. "My parents did not want me to become a nurse,
06:48 so I decided to study nursing in secret." Nightingale's work in the field of nursing is
06:54 nothing short of trailblazing. During the Crimean War, she worked to implement revolutionary hygiene
07:00 and sanitation practices, as well as keeping detailed records of the improvements made that
07:04 would help shape future hospitals. She was given the nickname "The Lady with the Lamp" as she would
07:09 often make her rounds with a literal light in her hand, and figuratively light up the spirits of her
07:14 patients with her kindness and care. Nightingale's commitment to nursing and public health has left
07:19 a far-reaching legacy that continues to leave a significant impact today. "The conditions in the
07:25 hospital greatly improved, and the doctors started to realize how valuable nursing was."
07:32 Number 23. Elizabeth I of England. "I am the Queen! You are not my equal, sir, and you never will be!"
07:41 Though Queen Elizabeth II was the Commonwealth's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth I's
07:46 influence over Britain and the world at large cannot be overstated. Countless achievements
07:51 and significant world events are credited to Elizabeth. The defeat of the Spanish Armada in
07:56 1588, the settling of tensions between Protestants and Catholics, and the rise of the merchant class
08:01 among many other examples. "This armada that sails against us, carries in its bowels the inquisition,
08:10 God forbid it succeeds." Also, as a patron of writers such as William Shakespeare and Christopher
08:16 Marlowe, her reign contributed to great cultural growth with far-reaching impact. As a leader and
08:21 a decision-maker, Elizabeth I was truly a pillar of influence. "I am married to England."
08:30 Number 22. Charles Darwin. "Nature does not revolve around man. Man must fall into nature's
08:38 cauldron. He's no deity, no exception." Few scientists have lit the world on fire quite
08:46 like Charles Darwin. The biologist traveled around the world on the Beagle studying animals,
08:51 developing the theory of evolution after famous trips to areas such as the Galapagos.
08:56 According to his research, natural selection changes the trajectory of a species in considerable
09:01 ways. "He started to prepare a masterwork where every possible criticism could be anticipated,
09:07 and every assertion backed up by evidence." He published his findings in the groundbreaking
09:12 On the Origin of Species and changed the scientific world forever. Controversial for
09:18 some audiences, Darwin's theories angered some people who came to be known as creationists.
09:23 His work in evolutionary biology gave birth to a greater understanding of nature itself.
09:28 "Oh, you believe that selection is the only possible creative law. Pure chance, the roll
09:33 of the dice. In fact, new species are created by natural birth according to God's law."
09:39 Number 21. Christopher Columbus. "Columbus, to his dying day,
09:43 believed that the discoveries that he had found in what we now call America
09:47 were in fact somewhere in the Far East." Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II sponsored the
09:53 voyage of this Italian explorer, sending him on a trip that would change the world.
09:58 Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean and set off a chain reaction of exploration,
10:03 bringing Spanish influence to the Americas. The traveler attempted to find a route to the East
10:08 Indies and instead discovered something else. "Thank God. Thank Saint Elmo. Thank all the
10:16 angels and the saints." A modern perspective puts Columbus in a different and much more complicated
10:21 light. While he did transform Western civilization, the man also brought disease,
10:26 exploitation, and slavery to the indigenous populations of America. His lasting impact
10:31 is simultaneously important and difficult to grapple with in light of his darker side.
10:36 Number 20. Rosa Parks. "So you did not get up?" "No." "Do you know why?" "Yes,
10:44 because I didn't think I should have to get up." She silenced a nation with a legendary refusal,
10:49 and now, every American grows up learning her name. In the heat of the United States
10:54 Civil Rights Movement, Parks found herself on a crowded bus and in a seat desired by
10:59 white passengers. But when the driver insisted that Parks move, she firmly declined.
11:04 "I'm already on, besides, it's raining." "I don't care if the sky is falling. You're
11:11 gonna ride with my bus, you're gonna get off, and come back home." "Round the back!"
11:17 Her arrest was the last of several incidents that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott,
11:21 which eventually forced the Supreme Court to rule bus segregation laws unconstitutional.
11:27 Despite resulting personal hardships, Parks continued work as an activist for African
11:31 American equality and helped establish scholarships and educational institutions.
11:35 Today, she is an indisputable icon of justice and bravery. She reminds us that even the smallest
11:42 acts can sometimes achieve the greatest progress. "We have made many improvements from way back
11:48 there when we had legally enforced racial segregation, but we still have many challenges
11:56 to face." Number 19. Anne Frank. Her story might have been the first historical play
12:02 that you read in grade school, but its significance goes much further. "I feel I have a sweet secret,
12:08 and I long for the time when I shall feel that secret within me again." She and her family were
12:15 among millions of Jewish Germans who went into hiding from Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime. She
12:20 cataloged her time in a personal journal that has since become one of the most renowned books
12:24 in history. The diary's commentary on Frank's family, career aspirations, and internal struggles
12:29 were deeply nuanced and touched those who read them. "I see the world being slowly transformed
12:35 into a wilderness. I hear the approaching thunder that one day will destroy us too."
12:40 As such, the document has inspired movies, plays, museums, charities, and more. While she herself
12:47 tragically did not survive, her writing prevails as one of the most universally recognized reminders
12:52 of the horrors created by the Holocaust, and the real people who were lost to it. "I can shake off
12:58 everything if I write, but, and that is the great question, will I ever be able to write well?"
13:06 Number 18. William Shakespeare. Few writers from the 16th and 17th centuries are as well-remembered
13:13 as William Shakespeare. "By malign fate, the message goes astray, which would tell Romeo
13:18 of the friar's plan. He hears only that Juliet is dead." The Bard of Avon is arguably the most
13:25 famous playwright that ever lived, with an extensive catalog of plays and sonnets. Many
13:30 of the world's finest actors have tested their abilities on stage and screen in Shakespearean
13:34 productions. If you didn't have to read his writing in school, you've definitely seen a
13:39 film or TV show based on one of his stories. "And all our yesterdays have lighted fools the way
13:44 to dusty death. Out." He is without a doubt one of the most adapted and celebrated authors in human
13:53 history. Still representing a high watermark for the English language, Shakespeare continues to
13:59 have a hold on popular culture. "There was no doubt that Shakespeare was the best at writing
14:03 plays, but there was enough doubt that he had to start his own theater company to put them on."
14:07 Number 17. Mother Teresa. "The government of India has received the people with great dignity,
14:14 and with great love for the people. I've never seen that before."
14:18 Anyeza Gonjaboyaju took the name Mother Teresa to honor the patron saint of missionaries,
14:24 and the title foreshadowed the remarkable life she led. She swore solemn religious vows young,
14:29 offering the majority of her life in service to the poor and in educating those most in need of
14:35 miracles. She created the Missionaries of Charity Congregation, which continues to provide humanitarian
14:40 aid for refugees, victims of disease, orphans, and many others across multiple continents. Even when
14:46 receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong efforts, she insisted that the money for the
14:51 ceremony be donated. Her selfless legacy has inspired countless others to continue her philosophy
14:56 of kindness and altruism. It's no wonder that her name has become colloquial shorthand for moral
15:02 generosity. "They're content because they get so much love. It depends on ourselves how we help
15:09 them to accept suffering as a gift." Number 16. Mahatma Gandhi. From a lawyer to a renowned
15:17 symbol of peace, the story of Mahatma Gandhi is one of national struggle, triumph, and tragedy.
15:23 "To gain independence, we must prove worthy of it. There must be Hindu, Muslim unity always."
15:34 He played an integral part in the Indian independence movement in the 1930s and 1940s.
15:39 Synonymous with his country of origin, the activist defined the best of both India and humanity. His
15:45 choice of non-violent resistance was seen as an admirable change from previous revolts. Inspiring
15:50 the likes of Martin Luther King Jr., this leader showed the world that peace can be achieved without
15:55 taking up arms. His assassination in 1948 marked the end of an extraordinary life of world-changing
16:02 activism. Number 15. Vladimir Lenin. Few countries have gone through more changes in the 20th century
16:09 than Russia. One of the men responsible for altering the nation's history was Vladimir Lenin.
16:14 He played a key role in the October Revolution, led the Bolsheviks, and helped to create Soviet
16:20 Russia. Taking inspiration from radical thinker Karl Marx, Lenin worked to install communism on
16:25 a national level. The revolutionaries' pro-communist forces fought off the White Army in the Russian
16:30 Civil War, maintaining power and subsequently creating the USSR. His administration also
16:36 started a wave of political violence known as the Red Terror. After facing serious health problems,
16:41 the leader died in 1924 and was later succeeded by controversial figures like Joseph Stalin.
16:48 Number 14. Nikola Tesla. Way ahead of his time, Nikola Tesla worked tirelessly to understand
16:55 the potential for electrical power. -I now have the pleasure of introducing you to a novel system
17:02 of electrical transformation and distribution of energy by means of alternate currents.
17:08 His most important work surrounds his innovations with alternating current. With many inventions to
17:13 his name, the engineer even worked for Thomas Edison before venturing out on his own.
17:17 -I was thrilled to the marrow meeting Edison. This great man had revolutionized the world
17:25 with his incandescent lamp. Businessman George Westinghouse grew interested in Tesla's AC
17:30 current ideas, starting a rivalry between the pair and Edison. Beyond inspiring Elon Musk's
17:35 company name, this scientist also pursued key research into wireless technology. The Tesla
17:41 coil and a variation of the induction motor are just two works attributed to his boundless genius.
17:46 -He was synchronizing electricity in the sky and the earth with current surging through his
17:50 magnifying transmitter, aka a Tesla coil. Number 13. Mao Zedong. After the fall of imperial China,
18:00 a series of conflicts opened the door for revolutionary Mao Zedong. His political
18:04 leanings inspired the founding of the Chinese Communist Party. When the Nationalist Party
18:08 fought the CCP, the resulting civil war ended in the latter side winning in 1949. Zedong then
18:15 created the People's Republic of China and became the most dominant figure in Chinese politics.
18:20 For decades, the leader presided over reforms that revolutionized the country's economic output
18:26 and created the Great Chinese Famine. Through the Cultural Revolution, the chairman both became
18:30 feared and hugely powerful. He's largely seen as being responsible for countless deaths due
18:36 to his legislation and politically motivated violence. Number 12. Cleopatra. She's a household
18:43 name whenever the topic of Egyptian leaders comes up at dinner time. Cleopatra assumed the throne
18:48 of Ptolemy XII at an astonishingly young age, facing the chaotic civil turmoil and political
18:53 unrest that came with it. While her complicated relationships with Marc Antony and Julius Caesar
18:58 have been heavily dramatized, they were also unmistakably tactical. -On your knees,
19:04 you dare ask the pro-consul of the Roman Empire? -I asked it of Julius Caesar. I demanded
19:13 of you. These and other relations with the Roman Empire helped keep Egypt a sovereign nation
19:18 and secured its bookmark in today's encyclopedias. She shaped her kingdom's economics, religion,
19:24 artistic movements, and body of laws. Her depictions in both ancient artwork and modern
19:29 pop culture are equally famous, and her status as a historical heroine has hardly diminished,
19:35 even centuries after her reign. -She threatened Rome and Romans were afraid of her. She thought
19:41 she could conquer the world. 11. Alexander the Great
19:45 -Alexander immediately faces the greatest challenge of his young life,
19:49 proving to the citizens of Macedonia that he deserves to be king.
19:54 After assuming the throne of Macedon, Alexander the Great didn't let his age hold him back.
19:59 His military genius allowed him to conquer large portions of Asia. His intelligence might also
20:04 have been partly due to his being taught by the great Aristotle, the latter of whom was a student
20:09 of the Greek philosopher Plato. -When they compete to bring out the good,
20:13 the best in each other, this is the love between men that can build a city-state
20:18 and lift us from our frog pond. -The king didn't just leave behind an
20:23 extensive empire either. In the period after his death, the ruler's cultural footprint resulted
20:28 in the Hellenistic Age. From Macedonia to modern-day India, Alexander brought European
20:34 influence to areas much farther than the Mediterranean. -There is no doubt among
20:38 Alexander's officers that no single human being could ever take his place.
20:42 10. Thomas Edison -Many of the most important inventions of the 20th century can be credited
20:49 to Thomas Edison. With his modern take on the electric light bulb, the inventor helped to
20:54 provide a life-changing innovation to American homes. He and his research team have taken credit
20:58 for several milestones in entertainment. This includes the phonograph, revolutionizing the
21:03 way people consume all kinds of sound recordings. -Imagine dictation without the aid of a stenographer.
21:09 Phonographic books that will speak to blind people, reproduction of music, talking toys.
21:17 There's also the motion picture camera, which, along with the legendary Black Maria Studios,
21:22 provided a new way to capture fiction and non-fiction. Edison's name has become an
21:27 integral part of an age that industrialized and connected the world.
21:31 9. Abraham Lincoln -We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained,
21:40 it must not break our bonds of affection. The 16th President of the United States ranks among
21:48 the most important in the nation's history. Next to the likes of the first president, George
21:52 Washington, Abraham Lincoln is often considered among the most favored in American history.
21:56 He became the president right as the bitter argument over slavery ignited the Civil War.
22:01 His work in restoring the Union during the conflict saved the nation, preserving the
22:06 power of the U.S. government during a devastating war. In his greatest moments as the Commander-in-Chief,
22:14 his abolitionist policies and subsequent influence on the 13th Amendment ended slavery in America.
22:20 His political ingenuity, moral character, and iconic speeches still receive praise to this day.
22:27 8. Adolf Hitler -Das deutsche Volk ist glücklich in dem Bewusstsein, dass die ewige Flucht der
22:40 Erscheinungen nunmehr endgültig abgelöst wurde von einem ruhenden Volk. As an infamous and
22:48 world-changing figure of the 20th century, Adolf Hitler is undeniably evil. His rise to power in
22:54 post-World War I Germany turned the nation into a fascist state. Using anti-Semitic rhetoric,
22:59 Hitler became a dictator and plunged the country into war. As the German Chancellor, the corrupt
23:05 leader fought for control of Europe in World War II. He and his Nazi collaborators engineered the
23:10 Holocaust, systematically killing millions of Jews and others deemed undesirable. After trying to
23:15 normalize far-right and racist ideas, the politician died as one of the most loathed people in modern
23:21 history. 7. Marie Curie -She was the first female Nobel Prize winner, and she remains its only
23:46 recipient for scientific work in two different fields. You might know Marie Curie for her famous
23:51 discovery of radium, but you might not think about all of the world-shaping developments that
23:55 her research led to. X-rays, pivotal atomic research, and life-saving cancer treatments
24:12 all owe their success to Curie's earlier work. She persevered in spite of scandals, xenophobia,
24:18 sexism, and the long-term illness that eventually claimed her life. She stands as one of the most
24:23 important trailblazers in the history of chemistry and physics, and multiple universities,
24:28 scholarships, and awards have been named for her. She's even got her own synthetic chemical element.
24:37 6. Martin Luther King Jr. -Let freedom ring from every hill and mole hill of Mississippi,
24:44 from every mountainside! As one of the faces of the civil rights movement,
24:49 Martin Luther King Jr. ranks among the greatest Americans ever. Helping to organize the Montgomery
24:54 bus boycott, King instigated a much-needed change to segregationist policies in America. At the
24:59 famed March on Washington, his "I Have a Dream" speech became among the most famous of the 20th
25:04 century. His activities also ensured that legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964
25:23 was passed in the United States. While he was assassinated in 1968, his ministry has lived
25:29 on through his timeless words and actions. He also received a Nobel Peace Prize and later a
25:34 federal holiday in his honor, adding to his lasting impact on the U.S. and the world.
25:50 5. Isaac Newton -He invents calculus, makes huge discoveries about the nature of light,
25:56 and the fateful apple supposedly falls, sparking his theory of gravity. For a scientist from the
26:03 17th century, Isaac Newton had a lot of incredible insights into everyday life. His discoveries in
26:08 the field of physics are legendary by any measure. Without him, we would still have gravity,
26:14 but we might not understand it as well. Whether or not Newton was really hit by a falling apple,
26:19 he famously developed gravitational theories among many other key observations.
26:23 His laws of motion are still cited in science, helping people work out the essential aspects
26:40 of the universe. The book Principia encapsulates some of his most important findings,
26:45 and still ranks as a pivotal scientific text.
26:48 4. Gautama Buddha -In the 6th century BCE, Siddhartha Gautama was said to have been born
27:02 in what is now modern-day Nepal. He later came to be known as Buddha.
27:13 His life and teachings came to inspire Buddhism, one of the most influential religions to come
27:17 out of Asia. Two of his notable concepts include the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path,
27:23 both of which are meant to help the mind and body. Known for his simple lifestyle and focus
27:27 on meditation, the religious leader also inspired many sacred texts, including the Tipitaka.
27:33 The long-standing tradition that originates from Gautama has hundreds of millions of followers
27:37 to its name. 3. Albert Einstein -If you've ever been called Einstein,
27:52 somebody probably thinks you're pretty smart. This is because Albert Einstein might as well
27:56 be the most famous scientific mind of the last century. In his theory of
28:07 relativity, the scientist established himself as a leading mind of the 20th century. He also
28:12 popularized one of the more important formulas in the history of physics.
28:16 The Nobel Prize winner's innovations in a variety of scientific fields had an unprecedented effect
28:29 on modern science. At the dawn of the nuclear age, his incredible work signaled a new era
28:35 for scientific thought. 2. Muhammad -As the man responsible for a leading world religion,
29:00 Muhammad is a sacred figure to Muslims around the globe. In the 7th century CE,
29:05 the leader started his ministry after receiving what is known traditionally as his first revelation
29:10 from God. His work helped to transform Islam from a small group into a significant presence
29:15 in the Arabic world. The prophet's teachings came to encompass the Quran, the holiest text in Islam.
29:26 Once he built up a massive following, Muhammad and his followers completed a conquest of Mecca.
29:31 He ultimately laid the groundwork for a religious movement that now has over a billion people
29:36 worldwide, following the founder's death. The faith split into Shia and Sunni sects that each
29:42 developed their own traditions. The Sunni sects were the first to establish their own religion.
29:44 This is the defining moment in Muhammad's life, and today for the one and a half billion people
29:51 all around the world who follow him, completely accepting his revelation defines what it means
29:57 to be a Muslim. Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
30:01 Zoroaster -Founding Zoroastrianism, the prophet developed the groundbreaking monotheistic
30:07 religion. St. Paul -As a prolific writer, Paul played an important part in disseminating early
30:14 Christian teachings. Margaret Thatcher -The United Kingdom's first female prime minister,
30:19 a leader in conservative politics. Genghis Khan -The Mongol ruler built a fearsome empire that
30:33 was the largest of its kind. Benjamin Franklin -This founding father of America was an important
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31:13 and switch on notifications. Jesus Christ -According to tradition, Jesus of Nazareth emerged
31:28 as a religious prophet who took 12 apostles, preached around the Middle East, and was later
31:33 crucified for his teachings. His story in the New Testament recounts everything from his ability to
31:38 work miracles to his lessons, including the Beatitudes. Jesus Christ and the writings
31:42 surrounding him eventually inspired the biggest religion in the world. It's also hard to
31:56 overestimate his influence on Western culture. With the growth of the Christian church,
32:00 the religious leader continued to inspire everything from politics to artwork. When you
32:04 factor in the various Christian denominations, there's an endless amount of influence that his
32:09 work has had on billions of people. Did we forget another important figure in history?
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