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John Bardeen vs John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

John Bardeen
IQ180
Born1908
Died1991
OriginMadison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Known For Transistor BCS theory Superconductivity
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John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh
IQ180
Born1842
Died1919
OriginLangford Grove, Maldon, Essex, England
Known ForDiscovery of argon

About John Bardeen

An American engineer and physicist. He is the only person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics twice.

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About John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh

A British scientist who received the 1904 Nobel Prize in Physics for his investigations of the densities of the most important gases.

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The Verdict

Both John Bardeen and John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh have an estimated IQ of 180, placing them among history's greatest minds.

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Who had a higher IQ — John Bardeen or John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh?

John Bardeen had an estimated IQ of 180 while John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh had an estimated IQ of 180.

What is each genius known for?

John Bardeen is known for: Transistor BCS theory Superconductivity . John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh is known for: Discovery of argon.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both John Bardeen and John William Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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