Henry the Navigator - He is credited as the pioneer of the Age of Discoveries. He administratively led to the set up of these studies to enhance Portugal's maritime trade and exploration in other continents.
One of the major long term effects of the recognition of Christianity in Constantinople was that Christians were no longer persecuted, which led to Christianity becoming a major religion in Europe.
According to his critics, President Roosevelt proposed increasing the number of justices on the Supreme Court because he knew some of them would resign--meaning he could "pack the court".
George B. McClellan.
Naturally Lincoln won.