August 13
Geniuses Born on August 13
2 Geniuses leo
🌍Most represented country: United Kingdom (2)
📅Eras: Modern (1), Early Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on August 13

2 geniuses born on August 13 — including Frederick Sanger and William Wotton. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Frederick SangerIQ 175
1918–2013 · United Kingdom
Determining the amino acid sequence of insulin • Sanger sequencing • Sanger Centre
A genius British biochemist who discovered the structure of insulin and one two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry.
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William Wotton
1666–1727 · United Kingdom
The Quarrel of the Ancients and the Moderns.
An English theologian, classical scholar and linguist chiefly remembered for his remarkable abilities in learning languages and for his role in the Qu
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Which geniuses were born on August 13?

Frederick Sanger, William Wotton — 2 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for August 13?

leo is the zodiac sign for people born on August 13.

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Among the 1 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 175.

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