Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer.
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 Archimedes (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Archimedes had an estimated IQ of 190 while Hermann von Helmholtz had an estimated IQ of 195.
Archimedes is known for: Archimedes' principleArchimedes' screwhydrostaticsleversinfinitesimalsNeuseis constructions. 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 Archimedes and Hermann von Helmholtz are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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