August 28
Geniuses Born on August 28
2 Geniuses virgo
📚Most common field: Chemistry (1 geniuses)
🌍Most represented country: Germany (1)
📅Eras: Early Modern (1), Medieval (1)

Geniuses Born on August 28

2 geniuses born on August 28 — including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Johann Wolfgang von GoetheIQ 200
1749–1832 · Germany
Faust
German writer, scientist artist, & politician best known for his drama Faust and is considered to be the greatest German author of all time.
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Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-RaziIQ 170
854–932 · Iran
The first to write up limited or extensive notes on diseases such as smallpox and chickenpox, a pioneer in ophthalmology
A Persian polymath, physician, alchemist, philosopher, and important figure in the history of medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on August 28?

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi — 2 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for August 28?

virgo is the zodiac sign for people born on August 28.

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