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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin vs Mahnoor Cheema

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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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Mahnoor Cheema
IQ161
Born2007
OriginEngland
Known Forachieving 34 GCSE subjects & IQ score of 161

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 Mahnoor Cheema

Discover the inspiring journey of Mahnoor Cheema, a remarkable British Pakistani student who got record-breaking achievement of passing an astounding 34 GCSE subjects and IQ score of 161.

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The Verdict

Mahnoor Cheema has an estimated IQ of 161. 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 Mahnoor Cheema?

Mahnoor Cheema had an estimated IQ of 161. 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. Mahnoor Cheema is known for: achieving 34 GCSE subjects & IQ score of 161.

Are both considered geniuses?

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

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