Top 20 Most Controversial People in History

They're heroes to some and villains to others. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the twenty figures in history whose actions, beliefs, and/or policies have been subjects of heavy debate. Our countdown of controversial people in history includes Thomas Edison, Karl Marx, Richard Nixon, Donald Trump, Christopher Columbus, and more! What do you make of these people? Let us know in the comments below!

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