Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
18th-century German composer & music genius
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A British polymath who made notable contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Thomas Young (IQ 185) ranks higher than Johann Sebastian Bach (IQ 165). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Johann Sebastian Bach had an estimated IQ of 165 while Thomas Young had an estimated IQ of 185.
Johann Sebastian Bach is known for: Goldberg Variations, The Well-Tempered Clavier and the Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Thomas Young is known for: Wave theory of light <br> Double-slit experiment <br> Astigmatism <br> Young–Dupré equation <br> Young–Helmholtz theory .
Yes. Both Johann Sebastian Bach and Thomas Young are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.