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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A British mathematician, mathematical physicist, and engineer whose works helped to formulate the 1 and 2 laws of thermodynamics.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, William Shakespeare (IQ 190) ranks higher than William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
William Shakespeare had an estimated IQ of 190 while William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin had an estimated IQ of 185.
William Shakespeare is known for: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lyr. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin is known for: Joule–Thomson effect Thomson effect (thermoelectric) Mirror galvanometer Siphon recorder Kelvin material Kelvin water d.
Yes. Both William Shakespeare and William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.