Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
American columnist, author and lecturer
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One of the major English Romantic poets best known for his works "Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820)
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Marilyn vos Savant (IQ 186) ranks higher than Percy Bysshe Shelley (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Marilyn vos Savant had an estimated IQ of 186 while Percy Bysshe Shelley had an estimated IQ of 185.
Marilyn vos Savant is known for: Penning the 'Ask Marilyn' column in Parade magazine and solving the 'Monty Hall Problem' in the process.. Percy Bysshe Shelley is known for: "Ozymandias" (1818), "Ode to the West Wind" (1819), "To a Skylark" (1820), and “The Mask of Anarchy” (1819).
Yes. Both Marilyn vos Savant and Percy Bysshe Shelley are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.