Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England.
An English mathematician and physicist who brought complex numbers to circuit analysis, invented a new technique for solving differential equations.
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 Oliver Heaviside → · In-Depth Article →
Based on estimated IQ scores, Francis Bacon (IQ 190) ranks higher than Oliver Heaviside (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Francis Bacon had an estimated IQ of 190 while Oliver Heaviside had an estimated IQ of 180.
Francis Bacon is known for: See full biography. Oliver Heaviside is known for: Heaviside cover-up method <br> Heaviside step function <br> Heaviside condition <br> Heaviside-Feynman formula <br> Heav.
Yes. Both Francis Bacon and Oliver Heaviside are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
Kim Ung-yongSolved calculus as a small child, then chose a quiet career as a civil engineer
Shakuntala DeviMultiplied two 13-digit numbers in her head in 28 seconds
Stephen WiltshireAutistic Savant Drawing Entire Cities from Memory — MBE from…
Michael KearneyBachelor's at 10 Years, 4 Months — Youngest U.S. College…