who is the most famous man in the world?
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Probably the most recognizable and, therefore, famous man would be the Pope.
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Pele.\n\nHands down.  A legend.
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Surely ! He should not forget where is the root of his fame. Which organization makes him known to people. After all he is the people's champ ...
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He is still the richest man in the world
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Bill Gates\n\n#1  William Gates III  United States  50.0 Billions
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Definitely - William (Bill) Gates\n\nForbes 400 \nPage 2 of 11 from The Richest Of The Rich \nDavide Dukcevich, Forbes.com, 12.12.01, 6:00 PM ET \n\n 1992: Becomes world's richest man for the first time. Microsoft's operating system thought to be used by 93% of the world's personal computers. The company launches much-ballyhooed Windows 3.1. Gates' Redmond, Wash.-based company finishes year with profits of $708 million, compared with $463 million in 1991. Revenue jumps from $1.8 billion to $2.8 billion--the second straight year of 50%-plus growth. Busily constructing an approximately $35 million home in the wealthy enclave of Medina.
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None other than pete sampras. he ws the best of best player in history of tennis. highest number of grandslam singles winner... My vote is for pete sampras
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Lots of people have said that over the years.  Pehaps the most famous is Angelina Jolie...because she has it tatooed just below her navel!
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Pele, without doubt. I met him in 2000 while working at one of the major sponsors and he is a really great bloke. So not only was he unbelievable on the pitch, he was a great bloke too. \n\nCompare that to Maradona (junkie), George Best (drunk womaniser) and even Paul Gascgoine (wife-beater, drunk, fake-breast wearer). \n\nI've seen old video of Eusebio too and he was pretty special, but for me the greatest is definitely Pele.
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The richest country, I believe is the United States of America and the richest person in the world is someone in the middle east. I can't remember his name but he owns A LOT of oil.
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Michael Jordan is a legend.
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I would say Salim Ali or perhaps Mriganka Sur, if you're looking for someone that is still alive.  Both are quite famous in their own fields.
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CHUH!!!!\nHONG KONG PHOOEY!!\n\nEveryone knows he is the number one super guy!
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very important person
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in Politics the most popular person... that is hard to say. The most known would be George Bush (and one of the most hated).\n\nIf the pope is an answer than it would be him (Vatican City). If we are not counting him then I would say Moritz Leuenberger, President of Switzerland since they keep their nose out of everything.\n\nKing Hassan II of Morocco was a very likeable figure and his son Mohammed VI (1999-) is carrying on his father's legacy. Opening up a free-trade agreement with the US and one that will begin with the EU in 2010 will bolster Morocco's economy to likes it has not seen in centuries.\n\nThe problem with Mohammed VI is the western world likes him but many Arabs do not... it is a very hard call...
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Pele. He is the all-time top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team and is the only footballer ever to win three World Cup trophies (it should be noted that, due to injury, he did not participate in Brazil's World Cup triumph in 1962 and did not recieve a medal). \n\nEnjoy!!!
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Well at the peak of his career in the mid 80's Michael Jackson according to surveys at the time was the most famous celebrity in the world. But of course now I think Madonna is far more famous and popular. Like her or not she has stayed at the top of the charts for over 20 years now. I believe she is more popular than ever.