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John von Neumann vs Max Planck

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

John von Neumann
IQ190
Born1903
Died1957
OriginBudapest, Kingdom of Hungary
Known ForAbelian von Neumann algebra Affiliated operator Amenable group Arithmetic logic
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Max Planck
IQ190
Born1858
Died1947
OriginKiel, Duchy of Holstein
Known ForOn the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879)

About John von Neumann

Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, computer scientist, engineer and polymath.

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About Max Planck

A German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.

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The Verdict

Both John von Neumann and Max Planck have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.

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Who had a higher IQ — John von Neumann or Max Planck?

John von Neumann had an estimated IQ of 190 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

John von Neumann is known for: Abelian von Neumann algebra Affiliated operator Amenable group Arithmetic logic unit Artificial viscosity Axiom of regul. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both John von Neumann and Max Planck are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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