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A British civil engineer and mechanical engineer responsible for creating the standard of railroad tracks
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Cornish chemist & inventor who invented the Davy lamp and a very early form of arc lamp.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Humphry Davy (IQ 185) ranks higher than George Stephenson (IQ 175). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
George Stephenson had an estimated IQ of 175 while Humphry Davy had an estimated IQ of 185.
George Stephenson is known for: 'Stephenson gauge. Humphry Davy is known for: Electrolysis, aluminium, sodium, potassium, calcium, strontium, magnesium, barium, boron, Davy lamp.
Yes. Both George Stephenson and Humphry Davy are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.