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Geniuses Born on May 8
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Geniuses Born on May 8

1 genius born on May 8 — including Edward Gibbon. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Edward GibbonIQ 180
1737–1794 · United Kingdom
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Probably the greatest English historian of all times. Famous for his work The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
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Which geniuses were born on May 8?

Edward Gibbon — 1 geniuses in total share this birthday.

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taurus is the zodiac sign for people born on May 8.

What is the average IQ of geniuses born on May 8?

Among the 1 geniuses with known IQ scores born on this date, the average estimated IQ is 180.

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