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May 22
Geniuses Born on May 22
2 Geniuses gemini
🌍Most represented country: Scotland (1)
📅Eras: 19th Century (2)

Geniuses Born on May 22

2 geniuses born on May 22 — including Arthur Conan Doyle and Richard Wagner. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Arthur Conan DoyleIQ 180
1859–1930 · Scotland
Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World
British detective fiction author
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Richard WagnerIQ 175
1813–1883 · Germany
The Ring of the Nibelung
A German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas.
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Which geniuses were born on May 22?

Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Wagner — 2 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for May 22?

gemini is the zodiac sign for people born on May 22.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on May 22?

Among the 2 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 178.

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