Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin vs Frederick Sanger

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
IQN/A
Born1900
Died1979
OriginWendover, Buckinghamshire, England
Known ForExplanation of stellar spectra and composition of the Sun, more than 3,000,000 o
VS
Frederick Sanger
IQ175
Born1918
Died2013
OriginRendcomb, Gloucestershire, England
Known ForDetermining the amino acid sequence of insulin <br> Sanger sequencing <br> Sange

About Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

A British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist who proposed in her 1925 doctoral thesis that stars were composed primarily of hydrogen and helium

Read full biography of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin → · In-Depth Article →

About Frederick Sanger

A genius British biochemist who discovered the structure of insulin and one two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry.

THE FREE TEST
How high is yours?

Twenty questions, eight minutes on the clock, and a percentile measured against everyone who has taken it. No sign-up.

Take the IQ test →

Read full biography of Frederick Sanger → · In-Depth Article →

The Verdict

Frederick Sanger has an estimated IQ of 175. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin or Frederick Sanger?

Frederick Sanger had an estimated IQ of 175. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's IQ has not been formally estimated.

What is each genius known for?

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is known for: Explanation of stellar spectra and composition of the Sun, more than 3,000,000 observations of variable stars. Frederick Sanger is known for: Determining the amino acid sequence of insulin <br> Sanger sequencing <br> Sanger Centre.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Frederick Sanger are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

Full Profile: Cecilia Payne-GaposchkinFull Profile: Frederick Sanger

← Browse all genius comparisons | IQ Rankings

01 · VS

Trending Comparisons

02 · TOP 100

Top IQ Rankings

03 · PRODIGIES

Child prodigies

Child prodigies →
04 · WORLD

Explore geniuses by country

Play & come back tomorrow

Daily Genius Challenge · Genius trivia
Which genius worked as a patent clerk while developing his theory of relativity?
Tap your answer ↓
Which Genius Are You? Free IQ Test