Erwin Schrödinger vs Joseph Haydn

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Erwin Schrödinger
IQ190
Born1887
Died1961
OriginVienna, Austria-Hungary
Known ForSchrödinger's cat
VS
Joseph Haydn
IQ160
Born1732
Died1809
OriginRohrau, Austria
Known ForAustrian composer.

About Erwin Schrödinger

A Nobel Prize-winning Austrian-Irish physicist best known for his "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment.

Read full biography of Erwin Schrödinger → · In-Depth Article →

About Joseph Haydn

Austrian composer who was a mentor of Mozart, a tutor of Beethoven, and the older brother of Michael Haydn.

THE FREE TEST
How high is yours?

Twenty questions, eight minutes on the clock, and a percentile measured against everyone who has taken it. No sign-up.

Take the IQ test →

Read full biography of Joseph Haydn → · In-Depth Article →

The Verdict

Based on estimated IQ scores, Erwin Schrödinger (IQ 190) ranks higher than Joseph Haydn (IQ 160). However, both made extraordinary contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Erwin Schrödinger or Joseph Haydn?

Erwin Schrödinger had an estimated IQ of 190 while Joseph Haydn had an estimated IQ of 160.

What is each genius known for?

Erwin Schrödinger is known for: Schrödinger's cat. Joseph Haydn is known for: Austrian composer..

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Erwin Schrödinger and Joseph Haydn are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

Full Profile: Erwin SchrödingerFull Profile: Joseph Haydn

← Browse all genius comparisons | IQ Rankings

01 · VS

Trending Comparisons

02 · TOP 100

Top IQ Rankings

03 · PRODIGIES

Child prodigies

Child prodigies →
04 · WORLD

Explore geniuses by country

Play & come back tomorrow

Daily Genius Challenge · Genius trivia
Which prodigy composed music from age 5 and toured Europe as a child?
Tap your answer ↓
Which Genius Are You? Free IQ Test