Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A Greco-Egyptian mathematician and engineer who was active in his native city of Alexandria
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An American child prodigy with an IQ of 200.
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Michael Grost (IQ 200) ranks higher than Hero of Alexandria (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Hero of Alexandria had an estimated IQ of 185 while Michael Grost had an estimated IQ of 200.
Hero of Alexandria is known for: Aeolipile <br> Heron's fountain <br> Heron's formula <br> Vending machine. Michael Grost is known for: Starting university at the tender age of 10, the maths prodigy is now a computer scientist, according to reports..
Yes. Both Hero of Alexandria and Michael Grost are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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