January 2
Geniuses Born on January 2
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 172
📚Most common field: Art (1 geniuses)
🌍Most represented country: Germany (1)
📅Eras: 19th Century (2), Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on January 2

3 geniuses born on January 2 — including Rudolf Clausius, Isaac Asimov, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Rudolf ClausiusIQ 175
1822–1888 · Germany
Second law of thermodynamics • Originator of the concept of entropy • Clausius-Mossotti relation • Clausius-Clapeyron re
German mathematical physicist
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Isaac AsimovIQ 170
1920–1992 · United States
The Foundation series
An American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University who is considered one of the most influential sci-fi writers of the 20th century
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James Croll
1821–1890 · Scotland
Provided the first mechanism accounting for ice ages; said climate change is caused by periodic changes in Earth’s orbit
A Scottish scientist who developed a theory of climate variability based on changes in the Earth's orbit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on January 2?

Rudolf Clausius, Isaac Asimov, James Croll — 3 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for January 2?

capricorn is the zodiac sign for people born on January 2.

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