Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters who became the Director of the Académie des Sciences,
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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, Voltaire (IQ 190) ranks higher than Pierre Louis Maupertuis (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Pierre Louis Maupertuis had an estimated IQ of 185 while Voltaire had an estimated IQ of 190.
Pierre Louis Maupertuis is known for: Principle of least action, precursor of transmutation. Voltaire is known for: The novel Candide.
Yes. Both Pierre Louis Maupertuis and Voltaire are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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