October 17
Geniuses Born on October 17
2 Geniuses libra
🌍Most represented country: France (1)
📅Eras: Early Modern (2)

Geniuses Born on October 17

2 geniuses born on October 17 — including Henri de Saint-Simon and John Wilkes. Explore their biographies, IQ scores, and achievements.

Henri de Saint-SimonIQ 165
1760–1825 · France
Saint-Simonianism
A French political, economic and socialist theorist who created a political and economic ideology known as Saint-Simonianism.
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John WilkesIQ 150
1725–1797 · England
English politician, publicist, and political agitator.
A British radical journalist and politician, as well as a magistrate, essayist and soldier.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which geniuses were born on October 17?

Henri de Saint-Simon, John Wilkes — 2 geniuses in total share this birthday.

What is the zodiac sign for October 17?

libra is the zodiac sign for people born on October 17.

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