[TheEngineer]

I'm going to throw in my vote for George Washington. Although arguably not a great tactical general, but you have to give him credit for his perseverance under great hardship. And he did his best with what he had to work with. Perhaps the greatest "man" in world history.

[vbmoneyspender]

I agree with you about George Washington being one of the great men of world history. Since the time of the Roman Republic, no one had ever done what he did, which was gain power and then voluntary renounce at the appointed time.

[j_tull]

"I'm going to throw in my vote for George Washington."

Seconded.