Who ranks as the most charismatic leaders in the history of the world?

[Lincoln Republican]

Who ranks as the most charismatic political and or military leaders in the history of the world?

Please discuss.

[Lincoln Republican]

OK, everybody

IN YOUR OWN VIEW

who ranks as the most charismatic political and or military leaders in the history of the world?

[Lincoln Republican]

Mitt Romney.

Happy now, Winfield?

Thank you, however, as remarkable and gifted a statesman as Mitt obviously is, a born leader, and pillar of inspiration to all, even I do not place Mitt amongst the most charismatic leaders in history.

But, nevertheless, thank you for your very thoughtful and  astute input and for your exceptional observation. 

[Lincoln Republican]

I believe that Winston Churchill ranks amongst the most charismatic figures in history.

He rallied a nation behind him to meet head on what appeared at the time to be almost insurmountable odds against the Nazi menace sweeping Europe, saving Britain from the enslavement of Nazi tyranny.

[Lincoln Republican]

I consider Margaret Thatcher to be a very charismatic politician.

She led the Conservative Party to power through three successive election victories, changing the face of Britain significantly for a generation.