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Archimedes vs Isaac Newton

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Archimedes
IQ190
Born287
OriginSyracuse, Sicily, Magna Graecia
Known ForArchimedes' principleArchimedes' screwhydrostaticsleversinfinitesimalsNeuseis co
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Isaac Newton
IQ190
Born1643
Died1727
OriginWoolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England
Known ForNewtonian mechanics <br> Universal gravitation <br> Calculus <br> Newton's laws

About Archimedes

A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer.

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About Isaac Newton

An English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author

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The Verdict

Both Archimedes and Isaac Newton have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Archimedes or Isaac Newton?

Archimedes had an estimated IQ of 190 while Isaac Newton had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

Archimedes is known for: Archimedes' principleArchimedes' screwhydrostaticsleversinfinitesimalsNeuseis constructions. Isaac Newton is known for: Newtonian mechanics <br> Universal gravitation <br> Calculus <br> Newton's laws of motion <br> Optics <br> Binomial seri.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Archimedes and Isaac Newton are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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