Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
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Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, engineer and polymath.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Gilbert N. Lewis (IQ 195) ranks higher than John von Neumann (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Gilbert N. Lewis had an estimated IQ of 195 while John von Neumann had an estimated IQ of 190.
Gilbert N. Lewis is known for: Covalent bondLewis dot structuresValence bond theoryElectronic theory of acids and basesChemical thermodynamicsFugacityH. John von Neumann is known for: Abelian von Neumann algebra Affiliated operator Amenable group Arithmetic logic unit Artificial viscosity Axiom of regul.
Yes. Both Gilbert N. Lewis and John von Neumann are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.