December 4
Geniuses Born on December 4
2 Geniuses sagittarius
📚Most common field: Art (1 geniuses)
🌍Most represented country: Scotland (1)
📅Eras: Early Modern (1), Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on December 4

2 geniuses born on December 4 — including Thomas Carlyle and Willem Klein. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Thomas CarlyleIQ 155
1795–1881 · Scotland
Sartor Resartus • The French Revolution: A History • On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and The Heroic in History
A Scottish historian, satirical writer, essayist, translator, philosopher, mathematician, and teacher.
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Willem KleinIQ 145
1912–1986 · Netherlands
Doing mathematical calculations in his head
A Dutch mathematician of Jewish ancestry, famous for being able to carry out very complicated calculations in his head very fast.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on December 4?

Thomas Carlyle, Willem Klein — 2 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for December 4?

sagittarius is the zodiac sign for people born on December 4.

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Among the 2 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 150.

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