Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An Austrian physicist and philosopher who developed statistical mechanics, and the statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics.
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French writer, historian & philosopher who wrote more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets.
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, Ludwig Boltzmann (IQ 195) ranks higher than Voltaire (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Ludwig Boltzmann had an estimated IQ of 195 while Voltaire had an estimated IQ of 190.
Ludwig Boltzmann is known for: The development of statistical mechanics. Voltaire is known for: The novel Candide.
Yes. Both Ludwig Boltzmann and Voltaire are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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