Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
American historian and member of the Adams political family, descended from two U.S. Presidents
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Australian-American mathematician who is considered by many to be the world's best mathematician.
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Based on estimated IQ scores, Terence Chi-Shen Tao (IQ 220) ranks higher than Henry Adams (IQ 195). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Henry Adams had an estimated IQ of 195 while Terence Chi-Shen Tao had an estimated IQ of 220.
Henry Adams is known for: The Education of Henry Adams, The History of the United States of America 1801–1817. Terence Chi-Shen Tao is known for: When he was two years old, he was able to perform simple arithmetic. By the time he was nine, he was studying college-le.
Yes. Both Henry Adams and Terence Chi-Shen Tao are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.