April 26
Geniuses Born on April 26
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 182
🌍Most represented country: United Kingdom (1)
📅Eras: Early Modern (1), Medieval (1), 19th Century (1)

Geniuses Born on April 26

3 geniuses born on April 26 — including William Shakespeare, Marcus Aurelius, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

William ShakespeareIQ 190
1564–1616 · United Kingdom
Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lyr
An English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
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Marcus AureliusIQ 180
121–180 · Italy
Was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors
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Ludwig WittgensteinIQ 175
1889–1951 · Austria
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus
An Austrian-British philosopher who worked primarily in logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of language.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on April 26?

William Shakespeare, Marcus Aurelius, Ludwig Wittgenstein — 3 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for April 26?

taurus is the zodiac sign for people born on April 26.

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