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January 17
Geniuses Born on January 17
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 167
🌍Most represented country: United States (2)
📅Eras: Early Modern (2), Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on January 17

3 geniuses born on January 17 — including Benjamin Franklin, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Benjamin FranklinIQ 180
1706–1790 · United States
Being the founding father of the USA <br> Shaping the understanding of electricity <br> Inventing the lightning rod and
American polymath and a Founding Father of the United States.
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Pedro Calderón de la BarcaIQ 170
1600–1681 · Spain
A dramatist, poet, writer and a knight of the Order of Santiago, known primarily for being one of the most distinguished Baroque writers of the Spanis
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Muhammad AliIQ 150
1942–2016 · United States
Being one of the greatest boxers in human history.
American boxer, philanthropist and activist
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on January 17?

Benjamin Franklin, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Muhammad Ali — 3 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for January 17?

capricorn is the zodiac sign for people born on January 17.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on January 17?

Among the 3 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 167.

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