December 23
Geniuses Born on December 23
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 173
🌍Most represented country: France (2)
📅Eras: 19th Century (2), Medieval (1), Early Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on December 23

4 geniuses born on December 23 — including Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri, Jean-François Champollion, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arriIQ 178
973–1057 · SY
The Tinder Spark, Unnecessary Necessity, and The Epistle of Forgiveness.
Blind Arab philosopher, poet, and writer who Lived during the Islamic Golden Age
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Jean-François ChampollionIQ 175
1790–1832 · France
Decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs
A French scholar, philologist and orientalist, known primarily as the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs and a founding figure in the field of Egypto
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Charles Augustin Sainte-BeuveIQ 165
1804–1869 · France
Port-Royal
A French literary critic.
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Henry B. Guppy
1854–1926 · United Kingdom
Discovering several species of animals
A British surgeon, geologist, botanist and photographer who wrote extensively about the people of Solomon Islands.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on December 23?

Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri, Jean-François Champollion, Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, Henry B. Guppy — 4 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for December 23?

capricorn is the zodiac sign for people born on December 23.

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