Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
British detective fiction author
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A Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist who created the Watt steam engine in 1776
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Arthur Conan Doyle (IQ 180) ranks higher than James Watt (IQ 165). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Arthur Conan Doyle had an estimated IQ of 180 while James Watt had an estimated IQ of 165.
Arthur Conan Doyle is known for: Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World . James Watt is known for: Watt steam engine .
Yes. Both Arthur Conan Doyle and James Watt are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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