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Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli vs Anna Komnene

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Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli
IQ170
Born870
Died0941
OriginGorgan
Known ForKitab Al-Awraq and Kitab al-Shitranj
VS
Anna Komnene
IQN/A
Born1083
Died1150
OriginTurkey

About Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli

Was a Turkic scholar and a court companion of three Abbāsid caliphs.

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About Anna Komnene

A Byzantine princess and author of the Alexiad, an account of the reign of her father, the Byzantine emperor, Alexios I Komnenos.

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The Verdict

Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli has an estimated IQ of 170. Anna Komnene's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli or Anna Komnene?

Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli had an estimated IQ of 170. Anna Komnene's IQ has not been formally estimated.

What is each genius known for?

Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli is known for: Kitab Al-Awraq and Kitab al-Shitranj. Anna Komnene is known for: See full biography.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Abu Bakr bin Yahya al-Suli and Anna Komnene are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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