Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
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Russian writer, author of "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina"
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Take the IQ test →Based on estimated IQ scores, William Shakespeare (IQ 190) ranks higher than Leo Tolstoy (IQ 180). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
William Shakespeare had an estimated IQ of 190 while Leo Tolstoy had an estimated IQ of 180.
William Shakespeare is known for: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lyr. Leo Tolstoy is known for: War and Peace, Anna Karenina, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, The Kingdom of God Is Within You, Resurrection.
Yes. Both William Shakespeare and Leo Tolstoy are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.
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