Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German physician, alchemist, precursor of chemistry, scholar and adventurer, best known for his development of the phlogiston theory of combustion
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A Swedish chemist whos is considered to be one of the founders of modern chemistry.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Jöns Jacob Berzelius (IQ 180) ranks higher than Johann Joachim Becher (IQ 170). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Johann Joachim Becher had an estimated IQ of 170 while Jöns Jacob Berzelius had an estimated IQ of 180.
Johann Joachim Becher is known for: Phlogiston theory. Jöns Jacob Berzelius is known for: Atomic weights and Chemical notation.
Yes. Both Johann Joachim Becher and Jöns Jacob Berzelius are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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