Alice Munro vs Frances Oldham Kelsey

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Alice Munro
IQN/A
Born1931
OriginWingham, Ontario, Canada
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Frances Oldham Kelsey
IQN/A
Born1914
Died2015
OriginCobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada
Known ForPreventing thalidomide from being marketed in the United States

About Alice Munro

Read full biography of Alice Munro → · In-Depth Article →

About Frances Oldham Kelsey

A Canadian-born American pharmacologist and physician. Kelsey's career intersected with the passage of laws strengthening FDA oversight of pharmaceuticals.

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The Verdict

Neither Alice Munro nor Frances Oldham Kelsey has a formally estimated IQ score, but both are universally recognized as among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Alice Munro or Frances Oldham Kelsey?

Neither has a formally estimated IQ in the Geniuses.Club database, though both are recognized as extraordinary intellects.

What is each genius known for?

Alice Munro is known for: See full biography. Frances Oldham Kelsey is known for: Preventing thalidomide from being marketed in the United States.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Alice Munro and Frances Oldham Kelsey are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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