Jorge Luis Borges vs Percy Bysshe Shelley

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Jorge Luis Borges

IQ180

Born1899

Died1986

OriginBuenos Aires, Argentina

Known ForA Universal History of Infamy (1935), Ficciones (1944), El Aleph (1949), Labyrin

Percy Bysshe Shelley

IQ185

Born1792

Died1822

OriginHorsham, Sussex, England

Known For"Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820), and “

About Jorge Luis Borges

An Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet, and translator best-known for Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph).

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About Percy Bysshe Shelley

One of the major English Romantic poets best known for his works "Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820)

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The Verdict

Based on estimated IQ scores, Percy Bysshe Shelley (IQ 185) ranks higher than Jorge Luis Borges (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Jorge Luis Borges or Percy Bysshe Shelley?

Jorge Luis Borges had an estimated IQ of 180 while Percy Bysshe Shelley had an estimated IQ of 185.

What is each genius known for?

Jorge Luis Borges is known for: A Universal History of Infamy (1935), Ficciones (1944), El Aleph (1949), Labyrinths (1962) and The Book of Sand (1975) . Percy Bysshe Shelley is known for: "Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820), and “The Mask of Anarchy” (1819).