Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and theoretical biologist.
A German physicist and physician known for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Hermann von Helmholtz (IQ 195) ranks higher than Alan Turing (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Alan Turing had an estimated IQ of 185 while Hermann von Helmholtz had an estimated IQ of 195.
Alan Turing is known for: Cryptanalysis of the Enigma <br> Turing's proof <br> Turing machine <br> Turing test <br> Unorganised machine <br> Turin. Hermann von Helmholtz is known for: His mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space, color vision research, and on t.
Yes. Both Alan Turing and Hermann von Helmholtz are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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