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Kirill Shevchenko vs Selman Waksman

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Kirill Shevchenko
IQN/A
Born2002
OriginKiev, Ukraine
Known ForAchieving the grandmaster title in 2017 at the age of 14 years 10 months.
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Selman Waksman
IQN/A
Born1888
Died1973
OriginNova Pryluka, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
Known ForDiscovered antibiotics made by soil-dwelling bacteria including streptomycin, th

About Kirill Shevchenko

A Ukrainian chess grandmaster.

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About Selman Waksman

Russian Empire-born Jewish-American inventor, biochemist, and microbiologist whose research led to the creation of the first medicine for tuberculosis.

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The Verdict

Neither Kirill Shevchenko nor Selman Waksman has a formally estimated IQ score, but both are universally recognized as among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Kirill Shevchenko or Selman Waksman?

Neither has a formally estimated IQ in the Geniuses.Club database, though both are recognized as extraordinary intellects.

What is each genius known for?

Kirill Shevchenko is known for: Achieving the grandmaster title in 2017 at the age of 14 years 10 months.. Selman Waksman is known for: Discovered antibiotics made by soil-dwelling bacteria including streptomycin, the first effective treatment for tubercul.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Kirill Shevchenko and Selman Waksman are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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