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Jorge Luis Borges vs Victor Hugo

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
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Victor Hugo
IQ180
Born1802
Died1885
OriginBesançon, France
Known ForLes Misérables <br> Ruy Blas <br> The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

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 Victor Hugo

A French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement.

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The Verdict

Both Jorge Luis Borges and Victor Hugo have an estimated IQ of 180, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Jorge Luis Borges or Victor Hugo?

Jorge Luis Borges had an estimated IQ of 180 while Victor Hugo had an estimated IQ of 180.

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) . Victor Hugo is known for: Les Misérables <br> Ruy Blas <br> The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Jorge Luis Borges and Victor Hugo are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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