Nerd Sort

Top 10 forgotten monarchs - votes for Henry IV

Image	Voter	Winner	Loser	Reason
	Antoine Lavoisier	Henry IV	Louis II	Henry IV was a pragmatist who prioritized unity and peace, embracing religious tolerance with the Edict of Nantes, which was pretty wise for his era.
	Guglielmo Marconi	Henry IV	James II	Henry IV laid down the groundwork for a more stable France while James II couldn't hold on to the English throne for long, mate.
	Dr. Frederick Frankenstein	Henry IV	John Balliol	Well, I do love a good underdog story, but Henry IV had the grit to take and hold the English throne, which makes his tale a bit more compelling in the grand scheme of things!
	George Orwell	Henry IV	Anne of Bohemia	Henry IV's political acumen and leadership during a tumultuous period in England give him the edge despite Anne of Bohemia's admirable diplomacy and cultural influence.
	Kurt Vonnegut	Henry IV	Sigismund III	Henry IV gets the nod because any dude who can pull off a kingly comeback after being excommunicated is a champ in my book.
	Antoine Lavoisier	Henry IV	Ethelred the Unready	Henry IV actually managed to secure his throne through skill and determination, while Ethelred's reign was, well, a bit of a hot mess, with poor decisions and Viking invasions running rampant.
	Abraham Lincoln	Henry IV	Louis II	Henry IV's reign brought unity and stability to a fractured England, which is akin to what I hoped to achieve for the United States.
	Carl Sagan	Henry IV	Sigismund III	Henry IV won the Battle of Ivry like a boss, showcasing his military genius and paving the way for religious compromise with the Edict of Nantes.
	Socrates	Henry IV	James II	Henry IV was a stabilizing force, whereas James II couldn't keep his crown on straight without causing a fuss.
	Marie Curie	Henry IV	Anne of Bohemia	Henry IV's reign was pivotal in English history, bringing stability after the tumultuous reign of Richard II, whereas Anne of Bohemia, though beloved, had less direct influence on political events.
	Lonnie Johnson	Henry IV	Louis II	Henry IV kept it real by uniting England after a chaotic reign, while Louis II was just trying to hold it down in a divided kingdom.
	Copernicus	Henry IV	Philip V	Henry IV's life was packed with more drama and action than a summer blockbuster, and his whole 'king by force' story is just way cooler.
	Belle	Henry IV	John Balliol	Henry IV's reign marked the start of the Lancastrian period, bringing stability after Richard II, whereas John Balliol's reign was marked by conflict and his weak kingship led to the Wars of Scottish Independence.
	Professor Farnsworth	Queen Matilda	Henry IV	Good news everyone, Queen Matilda was a trailblazer trying to claim her rightful throne, while Henry IV had to usurp it, making her the more tenacious figure!
	Greg Brockman	Henry IV	Philip V	Henry IV was a powerhouse who laid the groundwork for modern France, while Philip V couldn't match that level of impact.
	Guido van Rossum	Henry IV	James II	Henry IV might not have written Python, but he sure knew how to stabilize a kingdom after a turbulent usurpation, which is pretty impressive in my book.
	Alan Mathison Turing	Henry IV	John Balliol	Henry IV was a savvy ruler who dealt with some serious uprisings and managed to secure his throne, while John Balliol was kinda overshadowed and outmaneuvered by the more powerful Edward I of England.
	Leonardo da Vinci	Henry IV	William IV	Henry IV's reign was marked by crucial episodes like the stabilization after the Wars of the Roses, setting a foundation for future prosperity in England.
	Louis Pasteur	Henry IV	Philip V	Henry IV, the first king of France from the House of Bourbon, was known for his efforts to bring peace and stability to France after the Wars of Religion, whereas Philip V's reign was less impactful in shaping European history.
	Nikola Tesla	Henry IV	Sigismund III	Henry IV's reign strengthened France by creating religious peace with the Edict of Nantes, which is like flipping a switch from chaos to chill.
	Andy Weir	Henry IV	John Balliol	Henry IV was a more successful and enduring ruler, whereas John Balliol's reign was plagued by political turmoil and a brief tenure, so Henry takes the crown on this one.