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10 Most Important People of the Twentieth Century

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By Danish NazirPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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10 Most Important People of the Twentieth Century

The Most Important People of the Century is a compilation of the 20th century’s 100 most influential people, published in Time magazine in 1999. The people, who are recognized for changing the world, for better or for worse. They are the people who inspire us, entertain us, challenge us and change our world. Following is a brief description of the ten most important people that the 20th century saw.

10. Henry Ford

Henry Ford was an American industrialist who founded the Ford Motor Company and was a supporter of the development of the assembly line method of mass production. He was neither a politician nor a leader. He did, however, invent a car that changed the face of the automobile industry. Henry Ford was named to the Gallup List of the Most Admired People of the 20th Century in 1999, based on a poll of Americans. He was also a pioneer of welfare capitalism.

9. Mao Zedong

Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary and political theorist. From the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 until his death, he governed the country as Chairman of the Communist Party of China. Mao Zedong is regarded as one of the most important personalities of the twentieth century, and a legend of a leader in the Chinese Communist Party, for bringing China under unified standards. He successfully led the Chinese revolution as well as the Chinese Communist Party.

8. The Wright Brothers

The most important people of the 20th century, no doubt, The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were two American brothers, inventors, and aviation pioneers who were responsible for one of the biggest and the most significant inventions of the 20th century; the airplane. From a mere bicycle repair shop to experiments and research in the field of airplane development, their mania for airplanes led to the creation of the first heavier-than-air airplane.

7. Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler was the Nazi Party's leader and an Austrian-born German politician (National Socialist German Workers Party). He was Germany's chancellor from 1933 to 1945 and Nazi Germany's dictator from 1934 to 1945. Hitler was the driving force behind Nazi Germany, World War II in Europe, and the Holocaust. He was the century's most divisive figure and a great German leader. He started the world's largest war and changed the face of the world by leading Germany throughout World War II. He did, however, commit suicide on April 30th, 1945. He was widely regarded as one of the world's cruelest rulers, and he was also responsible for the Holocaust.

6. Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was a British politician best known for leading the United Kingdom during WWII. He was a successful leader, Prime Minister, Nobel Prize winner in literature, and statesman. He was elected halfway through WWII and was the greatest source of strength for British and Allies all over the world.

5. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States (1933–1945) and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. Whether or not he was a ‘good’ president, he made a special place in the list of presidents of USA who were democratic and most revolutionary. This is because he won wars on two fronts, and helped America getting out of the depression by the progressive norms and policies. He also created a Social Security system that helped senior citizens, thus, prodding the Golden Age of novelty and production in America.

4. Mahatma Gandhi

One of the most famous pacifists who ever lived, Mahatma Gandhi was the most important political figure in the history of India. Indians call him the Father of the Nation as he is one of the world’s greatest leaders, and the father-figure of Indian Independence Movement. Known for his beliefs like total non-violence and civil disobedience, it was because of him that India got independence in 1947. This is how he made his place among the most influential people in history.

3. Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela is a former South African president, anti-apartheid activist, revolutionary, and politician. He was the first president to be elected in a multiracial, fully representative election. His administration prioritized the abolition of apartheid's legacy, as well as the reduction of racism, poverty, and inequality. He was the president of the African National Congress (ANC) political party from 1990 to 1999. He was a democratic socialist. He has received over a hundred awards and honors. However, Mandela's most notable achievement was receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, which elevated him to the ranks of the twentieth century's most influential figures.

2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the most influential figure in Indo-Pak subcontinent’s history. He wa a great leader, lawyer and politician. Jinnah served as leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s independence on 14 August 1947, and as Pakistan’s first Governor-General from independence until his death. He is revered in Pakistan as Quaid-i-Azam (Great Leader) and Baba-i-Qaum (Father of the Nation).

1. Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein (1879-1955), the most influential scientist of the twentieth century, is known as the Father of Modern Physics. He may have revolutionized scientific thought, but it was his down-to-earth sense of humor that endeared him to the public. Einstein was the people's scientist, known for his quick wit. Despite being one of the most brilliant men of the twentieth century, Einstein came across as approachable, thanks in part to his uncombed hair, disheveled clothing, and lack of socks. Throughout his life, Einstein worked tirelessly to understand the world around him, developing the Theory of Relativity in the process, which paved the way for the development of the atomic bomb. He received a Nobel Prize for his contribution to the field of Theoretical Physics in the year 1921.

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