Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German-Dutch spectacle-maker commonly associated with the invention of the telescope.
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A Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist who created the Watt steam engine in 1776
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, James Watt (IQ 165) ranks higher than Hans Lipperhey (IQ 150). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Hans Lipperhey had an estimated IQ of 150 while James Watt had an estimated IQ of 165.
Hans Lipperhey is known for: Inventor of the telescope (earliest known patent application). James Watt is known for: Watt steam engine .
Yes. Both Hans Lipperhey and James Watt are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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