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May 4
Geniuses Born on May 4
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🧠Average IQ of geniuses born on this day: 160
🌍Most represented country: United Kingdom (2)
📅Eras: 19th Century (2), Early Modern (2)

Geniuses Born on May 4

4 geniuses born on May 4 — including William Kingdon Clifford, Thomas Henry Huxley, and more. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

William Kingdon CliffordIQ 175
1845–1879 · United Kingdom
Clifford algebra
An English mathematician and philosopher.
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Thomas Henry HuxleyIQ 170
1825–1895 · United Kingdom
Evolution, science education, agnosticism
An English biologist and anthropologist known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
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William H. PrescottIQ 155
1796–1859 · United States
The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic (1837), The History of the Conquest of Mexico (1843), A
An American historian and Hispanist, who is widely recognized by historiographers to have been the first American scientific historian.
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Sébastien Le Prestre de VaubanIQ 140
1633–1707 · France
French military engineer and marshal.
A French military engineer who worked under Louis XIV generally considered as one of the most important in Western military history.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on May 4?

William Kingdon Clifford, Thomas Henry Huxley, William H. Prescott, Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban — 4 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for May 4?

taurus is the zodiac sign for people born on May 4.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on May 4?

Among the 4 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 160.

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