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A German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published around 40 major works.
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A Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, and political activist and commentator
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Both Athanasius Kircher and Garry Kasparov have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.
Athanasius Kircher had an estimated IQ of 190 while Garry Kasparov had an estimated IQ of 190.
Athanasius Kircher is known for: See full biography. Garry Kasparov is known for: Being the top chess player from 1984 until 2005.
Yes. Both Athanasius Kircher and Garry Kasparov are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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