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August 30
Geniuses Born on August 30
5 Geniuses virgo
🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 160
🌍Most represented country: United States (3)
📅Eras: Modern (3), Early Modern (1), 19th Century (1)

Geniuses Born on August 30

5 geniuses born on August 30 — including Mary Shelley, Warren Buffett, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Mary ShelleyIQ 175
1797–1851
♈ virgoRead article →Profile →
Warren BuffettIQ 145
b. 1930 · United States
Leadership of Berkshire Hathaway with Charlie Munger
An American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist considered one of the most successful investors in the world
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Emily Bear
b. 2001 · United States
Composed and released her first piano album at age five
A genius American composer, pianist, songwriter and singer who started playing the piano and composing music as a small child.
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Ernest Rutherford
1871–1937 · New Zealand
Discovery of alpha and beta radioactivity <br> Discovery of atomic nucleus (Rutherford model) <br> Rutherford scattering
A genius New Zealand physicist who came to be known as the father of nuclear physics. He is considered to be the greatest experimentalist since Michae
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Maurice Hilleman
1919–2005 · United States
Developing several important vaccines
A leading American microbiologist who specialized in vaccinology and developed over 40 vaccines, an unparalleled record of productivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on August 30?

Mary Shelley, Warren Buffett, Emily Bear, Ernest Rutherford, Maurice Hilleman — 5 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for August 30?

virgo is the zodiac sign for people born on August 30.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on August 30?

Among the 2 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 160.

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