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George Bernard Shaw vs James Anthony Froude

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George Bernard Shaw
IQ180
Born1856
Died1950
OriginPortobello, Dublin, Ireland
Known ForMan and Superman (1902) Pygmalion (1912) The Doctor's Dilemma (1906) Saint Jo
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James Anthony Froude
IQ180
Born1818
Died1894
OriginDartington Rectory, Devon, England
Known ForHistory of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada

About George Bernard Shaw

Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist known for writing Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1912) and Saint Joan (1923).

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About James Anthony Froude

An English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of Fraser's Magazine

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The Verdict

Both George Bernard Shaw and James Anthony Froude have an estimated IQ of 180, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — George Bernard Shaw or James Anthony Froude?

George Bernard Shaw had an estimated IQ of 180 while James Anthony Froude had an estimated IQ of 180.

What is each genius known for?

George Bernard Shaw is known for: Man and Superman (1902) Pygmalion (1912) The Doctor's Dilemma (1906) Saint Joan (1923) Caesar and Cleopatra (1898). James Anthony Froude is known for: History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both George Bernard Shaw and James Anthony Froude are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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