February 28
Geniuses Born on February 28
3 Geniuses pisces
🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 180
🌍Most represented country: France (2)
📅Eras: Modern (1), Early Modern (1), 19th Century (1)

Geniuses Born on February 28

3 geniuses born on February 28 — including Linus Pauling, Michel de Montaigne, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Linus PaulingIQ 190
1901–1994 · United States
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An American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator
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Michel de MontaigneIQ 180
1533–1592 · France
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One of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre.
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Ernest RenanIQ 170
1823–1892 · France
Life of Jesus
A French Orientalist and Semitic scholar who wrote influential and pioneering historical works on the origins of early Christianity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on February 28?

Linus Pauling, Michel de Montaigne, Ernest Renan — 3 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for February 28?

pisces is the zodiac sign for people born on February 28.

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