December 5
Geniuses Born on December 5
3 Geniuses sagittarius
🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 159
🌍Most represented country: Germany (2)
📅Eras: Modern (2), 19th Century (1)

Geniuses Born on December 5

3 geniuses born on December 5 — including Werner Heisenberg, Arnold Sommerfeld, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Werner HeisenbergIQ 180
1901–1976 · Germany
The creation of quantum mechanics
German theoretical physicist and one of the key pioneers of quantum mechanics.
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Arnold SommerfeldIQ 175
1868–1951 · Germany
Being nominated for the Nobel Prize 84 times but never wining it.
A German theoretical physicist who pioneered developments in atomic and quantum physics
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Walt DisneyIQ 123
1901–1966 · United States
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Old Mill and Pinocchio
An American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on December 5?

Werner Heisenberg, Arnold Sommerfeld, Walt Disney — 3 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for December 5?

sagittarius is the zodiac sign for people born on December 5.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on December 5?

Among the 3 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 159.

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