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Geniuses Born in 1838

The year 1838 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

5 Geniuses Born in 1838

Remarkable Minds of 1838

Henry Adams
Science & Intellect · Massachusetts
Born February 16, 1838 IQ 195
Ernst Mach
Science & Intellect · Austrian Empire (present day Czech republic)
Born February 18, 1838 IQ 175
Léon Gambetta
Science & Intellect · Kingdom of France
Born April 2, 1838 IQ 155
William Henry Perkin
Science & Intellect · England
Born March 12, 1838
Georges Bizet
Science & Intellect · France
Born October 25, 1838

About the Geniuses of 1838

The year 1838 gave the world 5 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1838 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

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Henry Adams is among the most notable geniuses born in 1838, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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