Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
Greek inventor and mathematician who is considered to be the father of pneumatics.
2nd-century Greco-Egyptian writer & astronomer who wrote several scientific treatises, three of which were of importance to later Byzantine, Islamic and Western European science.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Ctesibius (IQ 185) ranks higher than Ptolemy (IQ 175). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Ctesibius had an estimated IQ of 185 while Ptolemy had an estimated IQ of 175.
Ctesibius is known for: See full biography. Ptolemy is known for: Almagest.
Yes. Both Ctesibius and Ptolemy are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.