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Geniuses Born in 1788

The year 1788 was in the Age of Enlightenment, when reason, science, and individual rights transformed civilization.

5 Geniuses Born in 1788

Remarkable Minds of 1788

Arthur Schopenhauer
Science & Intellect · Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Born February 22, 1788 IQ 185
Lord Byron
Science & Intellect · England
Born January 22, 1788 IQ 180
Augustin-Jean Fresnel
Science & Intellect · Kingdom of France
Born May 10, 1788 IQ 180
Robert Peel
Science & Intellect · England
Born February 5, 1788 IQ 175
Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet
Physics · Scotland
Born March 8, 1788 IQ 170

About the Geniuses of 1788

The year 1788 gave the world 5 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect, Physics. The year 1788 was in the Age of Enlightenment, when reason, science, and individual rights transformed civilization.

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Arthur Schopenhauer is among the most notable geniuses born in 1788, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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Geniuses born in 1788 worked across Science & Intellect, Physics and more.

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