Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A French historian, book collector and president of the Parlement de Paris.
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18th/19th-century British Statesman
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Based on estimated IQ scores, William Pitt the Younger (IQ 180) ranks higher than Jacques Auguste de Thou (IQ 175). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Jacques Auguste de Thou had an estimated IQ of 175 while William Pitt the Younger had an estimated IQ of 180.
Jacques Auguste de Thou is known for: History of his own Times. William Pitt the Younger is known for: Becoming the youngest prime minister of Great Britain in 1783 at the age of 24.
Yes. Both Jacques Auguste de Thou and William Pitt the Younger are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.