Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An American businessman, inventor, and statistician who developed an electromechanical tabulating machine for punched cards
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An American engineer and inventor who is widely credited with developing the world's first commercially successful steamboat.
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Herman Hollerith (IQ 170) ranks higher than Robert Fulton (IQ 155). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Herman Hollerith had an estimated IQ of 170 while Robert Fulton had an estimated IQ of 155.
Herman Hollerith is known for: Electromechanical tabulation of punched card data. Robert Fulton is known for: Steamboat, Nautilus (1800 submarine).
Yes. Both Herman Hollerith and Robert Fulton are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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