Statistics: The ruler with the greatest legacy in history

The creator of the largest continental empire in the history of that time, which stretched from Greece to India. His conquests paved new trade routes (in particular, the Great Silk Road)

The Fuhrer of Nazi Germany. Having come to power in 1933, he turned the country into a totalitarian state, the beginning of persecution and world aggression. Hitler started the Second World War

The Emperor of France, who carried out large-scale internal and external reforms. He proclaimed himself emperor after the Revolutionary wars and created a new order in Europe. The Code of Napoleon was published during his lifetime

The Mongol Khan, who created the largest continental empire in history (about 30 million km2 – four times more than previous records) which subsequently accelerated the exchange of technologies and ideas.

A Roman military commander and dictator who carried out large-scale reforms. Caesar expanded the borders of the Roman Republic, reorganized the senate and the financial system, introduced the Julian calendar, and expanded civil rights.

The founder of the Roman Empire and the first Roman emperor. After a series of civil wars, he established the principate, a form of government with a sole emperor while maintaining visible republican institutions.

The kings of Spain, who united Aragon and Castile at the end of the XV century. Under their rule, the Reconquista ended and Great geographical Discoveries began.

King of the Franks and the first emperor of the Western Roman Empire (since 800). He united most of Western Europe after the fall of Rome, spread Christianity among the Germanic tribes

The Empress of Russia of "enlightened absolutism." Under her rule, Russia significantly expanded to the south and west (Crimea and a significant part of Poland were annexed) and established itself as a great European power.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) and the de facto ruler of the USSR. Under him, the country became the second industrial and military superpower after the United States. Stalin defeated Nazi Germany

Founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. Ataturk carried out a large-scale modernization: he abolished the caliphate, introduced secular laws, Romanized the alphabet and reformed the economy according to the Western

Queen of England and Ireland from the Tudor dynasty. Her reign was marked by the victory over the Spanish "Invincible Armada" (1588) and the beginning of colonial expansion (the founding of the first colonies in America).

The emperor of the Byzantine Empire, who sought to regain the lost Roman heritage. Under Justinian, the territories of the former Western Roman Empire were reconquered

The Orol of Imereti (Georgia), who carried out major military and administrative reforms that strengthened the Georgian state and culture.

Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Second World War. His energy and speech helped unite the nation in the face of the threat. Churchill became one of the main inspirers of the anti-Hitler coalition

The founder of the PRC and the leader of the Chinese Communist Revolution. In 1949, under his leadership, the Communist Party united the country and proclaimed the creation of the People's Republic of China.

The Roman emperor, the only proclaimed saint in Orthodoxy. Constantine I first reunited the divided Roman Empire, and then moved the capital to a new capital.

The leader of the October Revolution of 1917, the founder of the Soviet state. Under his leadership, the monarchy was overthrown in Russia and the world's first socialist state was created.

The "Iron Chancellor" of Prussia and Germany. During three victorious wars (with Denmark, Austria and France), Bismarck united the disparate German states into a powerful German Empire.

The 16th President of the United States, who saved the Union during the Civil War. He preserved the unity of America by defeating the Southerners, and abolished slavery in all states. Lincoln formulated the principles of equality and democracy

The "Sun King" of France, who ruled for 72 years. He finally established absolutism.He centralized power and expanded France's borders through a series of wars. Louis was a patron of the arts

Founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. He conquered vast territories from Asia Minor to Central Asia, creating the first unified Persian state body.

The first Russian tsar from the Rurik dynasty. With the title "tsar and Grand Duke of all Russia", he carried out large-scale management reforms and actively expanded the territory.

The President of the United States during the Great Depression and World War II. He conducted the New Deal– a program of economic and social reforms that saved the United States from collapse, and led the country during the war.

Sultan of the Ottoman Empire during its heyday. Under the rule of Suleiman, the empire reached its maximum territories. He carried out reforms of the administration and the army, and culture and architecture flourished during this time.

Commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States. Under his leadership, the American colonies won independence from Britain, and then he laid the foundations of the new republic.

The king of the New Babylonian empire. He conquered Syria and Judea, expanding the Babylonian possessions. Nebuchadnezzar carried out grandiose construction projects and fortified the capital with a heavy wall.

the pharaoh of the New Kingdom of Egypt, during which Egypt reached the heyday of military power and architecture (Abu Simbel and Ramesseum were built), which provided a century-long period of stability.

He strengthened France, drove the British from the continent, and created a powerful kingdom.

The Tsar (later the emperor) Russia, which has radically modernized the country. He built a regular navy and an army on the European model, and created a new central government apparatus.

Norman Duke, who became king of England after the Battle of Hastings (1066). He unites England under the Norman dynasty, reorganizes the feudal system and creates the first population census.

The King of Prussia, the leader of European politics of the XVIII century. Frederick reformed the army and introduced new educational and legal principles. He won victories in the Seven Years' War and significantly strengthened Prussia.

The Ottoman Sultan, who conquered Constantinople in 1453, thus ending the existence of the Byzantine Empire. He moved the capital of the Ottomans to Istanbul and made it the center of world Islamic culture.

Prince of Moscow, who finally liberated Russia from the Horde yoke (in 1480), uniting neighboring lands under the rule of Moscow. Under Ivan III, Moscow became the "third Rome"

Under him, Japan went from an empire to an economic giant, becoming the second largest economy in the world.

Under Victoria, the British Empire reached its heyday.Her era is associated with the industrial revolution, scientific progress and the culmination of colonial rule.

He created the Fifth Republic of France, restored French power after the war, and established the country's strategic independence.

The king of Babylon, who created one of the first codes of laws. Hammurabi united the cities of Mezhdurechye into a single state, strengthened the army, and introduced extensive social and land reforms.

He united Egypt and Syria, defeated the Crusaders and created a stable Middle Eastern model of power.

Turko-Mongol commander and conqueror of Central Asia. He created an empire from Persia to India, but it collapsed shortly after his death. Timur conducted a series of brutal conquests

Mongol Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, founder of the Chinese Yuan Dynasty. Kublai Khan conquered most of China and Korea, putting an end to centuries of fragmentation in China.

Persian king, creator of the regular administrative system of the Achaemenid Empire. He divided the empire into satrapies (provinces) with local tax collection, and built a "Royal Road" to connect the regions.

Prime Minister of Great Britain (1979-1990), the first woman at the head of the government of the country. Conducted a course of harsh economic reforms ("Thatcherism")

Although he did not rule for long, he became a key figure in the Crusades and European politics.

The first emperor of China, who united the disintegrated kingdoms into the centralized state of Qin in 221 BC. Qin Shi Huang introduced uniform standards of weights and measures and began building bridges. The Chinese Wall

Mauryan king in India, grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. After the bloody Kalinga War, Ashoka turned to Buddhism and proclaimed the principles of non-violence and justice.

The Russian emperor, nicknamed the "Liberator". In 1861 he abolished serfdom in Russia, which radically changed the social structure of the country.

He strengthened the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, created a powerful government apparatus and carried out administrative reforms.

The founder of the Acadian state, the first united empire in the history of Mesopotamia. He defeated the Sumerian states and created a single centralized state with Akkad as its capital.

It was marked by large-scale campaigns in the Levant and the Libyan campaigns. He built many temple complexes and signed one of the first known peace treaties.

Pharaoh of the period of Egypt's greatest power; stabilized the empire and made it the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy.

He founded the Han Dynasty, one of the greatest in the history of China, which defined Chinese culture and state for centuries.

Under his leadership, the unification of West and East Germany took place in 1990, completing the process of unification of the German lands, terminated after World War II.

He transformed Singapore from a port into one of the most developed economies in the world.

The legendary Pharaoh, the unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt and the founder of the First Dynasty. According to legend, Menes (Narmer) connected the two main regions of the ancient Egyptian kingdom with a single administration

The leader of the liberation wars in South America. He created several independent states, freeing them from Spanish rule.

The Shogun of Japan, who united the country after a period of civil strife (Sengoku). He established the Tokugawa Shogun dynasty and moved the capital to Edo (Tokyo). A rigid social hierarchy was introduced under his rule.

He created modern Ethiopia and played a leading role in twentieth-century African politics.

He created Anglo-Saxon statehood, laying the foundation for the future of England.

He created the Frankish Kingdom and laid the foundation for the future of France.

The Chinese leader who actually led the CPC after Mao's death. He began the reforms of the "open economy" by allowing private entrepreneurship and attracting foreign capital.

Pharaoh of Egypt (dynasty XVIII), one of the few female pharaohs. Egypt flourished under Hatshepsut: she organized sea expeditions (the legendary trip to the Punt country), developed trade and construction

Founder and first emperor of the Mauryan Empire in India. He united Northern India after the conquests and created a vast state from the Ganges to the Punjab.

The Emperor of the Mughal Empire in India (Ilham Gir), who united most of the subcontinent. He developed the principles of tolerance and syncretism. to harmonize Muslim and Hindu societies.