Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An American autodidact described as "the smartest man in America"
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A Greek sculptor, painter, and architect. His Statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Phidias (IQ 180) ranks higher than Christopher Langan (IQ 174). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Christopher Langan had an estimated IQ of 174 while Phidias had an estimated IQ of 180.
Christopher Langan is known for: Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe. Phidias is known for: Greek sculptor; noted for statue of Zeus at Olympia, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World..
Yes. Both Christopher Langan and Phidias are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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