Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
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German writer, scientist artist, & politician best known for his drama Faust and is considered to be the greatest German author of all time.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (IQ 200) ranks higher than Gilbert N. Lewis (IQ 195). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Gilbert N. Lewis had an estimated IQ of 195 while Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had an estimated IQ of 200.
Gilbert N. Lewis is known for: Covalent bondLewis dot structuresValence bond theoryElectronic theory of acids and basesChemical thermodynamicsFugacityH. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is known for: Faust.
Yes. Both Gilbert N. Lewis and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.