Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A composer of Italian and French opera in the early classical period.
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AGerman composer and pianist who remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Ludwig van Beethoven (IQ 180) ranks higher than Christoph Willibald Gluck (IQ 145). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Christoph Willibald Gluck had an estimated IQ of 145 while Ludwig van Beethoven had an estimated IQ of 180.
Christoph Willibald Gluck is known for: "Iphigénie en Tauride" (Iphigenia in Tauris) (1779). Ludwig van Beethoven is known for: See full biography.
Yes. Both Christoph Willibald Gluck and Ludwig van Beethoven are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.