Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
Italian-French mathematician and astronomer
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A French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters who became the Director of the Académie des Sciences,
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Joseph-Louis Lagrange (IQ 190) ranks higher than Pierre Louis Maupertuis (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Joseph-Louis Lagrange had an estimated IQ of 190 while Pierre Louis Maupertuis had an estimated IQ of 185.
Joseph-Louis Lagrange is known for: Analytical mechanics, celestial mechanics, mathematical analysis, number theory, theory of equations. Pierre Louis Maupertuis is known for: Principle of least action, precursor of transmutation.
Yes. Both Joseph-Louis Lagrange and Pierre Louis Maupertuis are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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