Linus Pauling vs Max Planck

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Linus Pauling
IQ190
Born1901
Died1994
OriginPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Known ForAlpha sheet <br> Ancestral sequence reconstruction <br> Backbonding <br> Beta sh
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Max Planck
IQ190
Born1858
Died1947
OriginKiel, Duchy of Holstein
Known ForOn the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879)

About Linus Pauling

An American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator

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About Max Planck

A German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.

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The Verdict

Both Linus Pauling and Max Planck have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.

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Who had a higher IQ — Linus Pauling or Max Planck?

Linus Pauling had an estimated IQ of 190 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

Linus Pauling is known for: Alpha sheet <br> Ancestral sequence reconstruction <br> Backbonding <br> Beta sheet <br> Bond order. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Linus Pauling and Max Planck are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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