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January 6
Geniuses Born on January 6
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 160
🌍Most represented country: United States (2)
📅Eras: 19th Century (2), Modern (2), Early Modern (1)

Geniuses Born on January 6

5 geniuses born on January 6 — including Jacob Bernoulli, Charles Sumner, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Jacob BernoulliIQ 175
1655–1705 · Switzerland
Ars Conjectandi
A Swiss mathematician who was a proponent of Leibnizian calculus.
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Charles SumnerIQ 160
1811–1874 · United States
American politician, lawyer, and senator.
An American statesman and United States Senator who was the leader of the Radical Republicans.
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Alan WattsIQ 145
1915–1973 · United Kingdom
A British writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism for a Western audience.
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Kishan Shrikanth
b. 1996 · India
A Child Prodigy, film actor and director from Karnataka
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Truman Henry Safford
1836–1901 · United States
Calculating prodigy
An American calculating prodigy who was an observatory director later in life.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on January 6?

Jacob Bernoulli, Charles Sumner, Alan Watts, Kishan Shrikanth, Truman Henry Safford — 5 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for January 6?

capricorn is the zodiac sign for people born on January 6.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on January 6?

Among the 3 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 160.

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