Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
Italian-French mathematician and astronomer
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Australian-American mathematician who is considered by many to be the world's best mathematician.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Terence Chi-Shen Tao (IQ 220) ranks higher than Joseph-Louis Lagrange (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Joseph-Louis Lagrange had an estimated IQ of 190 while Terence Chi-Shen Tao had an estimated IQ of 220.
Joseph-Louis Lagrange is known for: Analytical mechanics, celestial mechanics, mathematical analysis, number theory, theory of equations. Terence Chi-Shen Tao is known for: When he was two years old, he was able to perform simple arithmetic. By the time he was nine, he was studying college-le.
Yes. Both Joseph-Louis Lagrange and Terence Chi-Shen Tao are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.