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August 12
Geniuses Born on August 12
2 Geniuses leo
🌍Most represented country: Austria (1)
📅Eras: 19th Century (1), Early Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on August 12

2 geniuses born on August 12 — including Erwin Schrödinger and Robert Southey. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Erwin SchrödingerIQ 190
1887–1961 · Austria
Schrödinger's cat
A Nobel Prize-winning Austrian-Irish physicist best known for his "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment.
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Robert SoutheyIQ 170
1774–1843 · England
English romantic poet
An English poet of the Romantic school, and Poet laureate from 1813 until his death.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on August 12?

Erwin Schrödinger, Robert Southey — 2 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for August 12?

leo is the zodiac sign for people born on August 12.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on August 12?

Among the 2 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 180.

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