1718th most famous person in the world!

Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author known for pioneering Gonzo journalism, a style where reporters immerse themselves in the stories they cover. He is renowned for works like 'Hell's Angels' and 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.'

This is based on winning 3 head-to-head matchups with other famous people, but also losing 16 head-to-head matchups.

Most recently Hunter S. Thompson lost a matchup to Yo-Yo Ma (#796) voted by someone from United States.