Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An Alexandrian genius mathematician, who was the author of a series of books called Arithmetica.
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.
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Take the IQ test →Ptolemy has an estimated IQ of 175. Diophantus's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.
Ptolemy had an estimated IQ of 175. Diophantus's IQ has not been formally estimated.
Diophantus is known for: Arithmetica. Ptolemy is known for: Almagest.
Yes. Both Diophantus and Ptolemy are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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