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Geniuses Born in 1889

The year 1889 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

5 Geniuses Born in 1889

Remarkable Minds of 1889

Pitirim Sorokin
Science & Intellect · Russia)
Born January 21, 1889 IQ 175
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Philosophy · Austria-Hungary
Born April 26, 1889 IQ 175
Edwin Hubble
Science & Intellect · U.S.
Born November 20, 1889 IQ 170
Martin Heidegger
Science & Intellect · German Empire
Born September 26, 1889 IQ 165
Charlie Spencer Chaplin
Science & Intellect · England
Born April 16, 1889 IQ 140

About the Geniuses of 1889

The year 1889 gave the world 5 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect, Philosophy. The year 1889 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

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Pitirim Sorokin is among the most notable geniuses born in 1889, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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Geniuses born in 1889 worked across Science & Intellect, Philosophy and more.

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