One of the greatest men, period. He alone spoke out against Hitler in the mid 1930s, and many in his own party wanted to throw him out because of it. If I could have dinner with one historical figure, he would be my top pick.
When Great Brittan was GREAT Brittan, Sir Winston Churchill was so revered that when he died he was given a place of exceptional honor in Westminster Cathedral, higher even then kings: he is entombed in the very center of the floor at one of the entrances to the cathedral so that it is impossible to miss him! What a tremendous honor and on-going reminder to England how great this man truly was. I was amazed when I saw this when I visited Westminster Cathedral.