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Pierre-Simon Laplace vs Ramón Campayo

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Pierre-Simon Laplace
IQ195
Born1749
Died1827
OriginBeaumont-en-Auge, Normandy, Kingdom of France
Known ForPredicting the existence of black holes
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Ramón Campayo
IQ194
Born1964
OriginStarnberg, Germany
Known ForSpeed-Memory program, World Memory Records

About Pierre-Simon Laplace

A French scholar and polymath whose work was important to the development of engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, astronomy, and philosophy.

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About Ramón Campayo

Ramón Campayo is a world-renowned memory champion and educator, known for his extraordinary feats in rapid memorization and the founder of the Speed-Memory program. With an IQ of 194, he has set over

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The Verdict

Based on estimated IQ scores, Pierre-Simon Laplace (IQ 195) ranks higher than Ramón Campayo (IQ 194). However, both made extraordinary contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Pierre-Simon Laplace or Ramón Campayo?

Pierre-Simon Laplace had an estimated IQ of 195 while Ramón Campayo had an estimated IQ of 194.

What is each genius known for?

Pierre-Simon Laplace is known for: Predicting the existence of black holes. Ramón Campayo is known for: Speed-Memory program, World Memory Records.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Pierre-Simon Laplace and Ramón Campayo are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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