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December 24
Geniuses Born on December 24
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 168
🌍Most represented country: United States (2)
📅Eras: Modern (2), 19th Century (1), Early Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on December 24

4 geniuses born on December 24 — including James Prescott Joule, Howard Robard Hughes, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

James Prescott JouleIQ 180
1818–1889 · England
First law of thermodynamicsDisproving caloric theory
An English physicist, mathematician and brewer whose work led to the discovery of the first law of thermodynamics.
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Howard Robard HughesIQ 170
1905–1976 · United States
Hughes Aircraft Company
An American business magnate, investor, record-setting pilot, engineer, film director, and philanthropist who went mad because of his OCD.
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William WarburtonIQ 155
1698–1779 · United Kingdom
English prelate, theological controversialist, and critic.
An English writer, literary critic, and churchman, Bishop of Gloucester from 1759 until his death.
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Ethan Bortnick
b. 2000 · United States
Having a perfect pitch at age 3, composing at age 5, playing first concert at age 6.
An American pianist, singer, songwriter, record producer and musician who discovered a set of music skills when he was only three years old.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on December 24?

James Prescott Joule, Howard Robard Hughes, William Warburton, Ethan Bortnick — 4 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for December 24?

capricorn is the zodiac sign for people born on December 24.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on December 24?

Among the 3 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 168.

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