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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin vs Jöns Jacob Berzelius

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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
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Jöns Jacob Berzelius
IQ180
Born1779
Died1848
OriginVäversunda, Östergötland, Sweden
Known ForAtomic weights and Chemical notation

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

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About Jöns Jacob Berzelius

A Swedish chemist whos is considered to be one of the founders of modern chemistry.

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The Verdict

Jöns Jacob Berzelius has an estimated IQ of 180. 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 Jöns Jacob Berzelius?

Jöns Jacob Berzelius had an estimated IQ of 180. 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. Jöns Jacob Berzelius is known for: Atomic weights and Chemical notation.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Jöns Jacob Berzelius are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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