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Leopold and Loeb vs Max Planck

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Leopold and Loeb
IQ200
Born1905
Died1971
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Known ForBeing murderer obsessed with committing the "perfect crime." Their murder of a 1
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Max Planck
IQ190
Born1858
Died1947
OriginKiel, Duchy of Holstein
Known ForOn the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879)

About Leopold and Loeb

Two wealthy students at the University of Chicago who in May 1924 kidnapped and murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks in Chicago, Illinois.

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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

Based on estimated IQ scores, Leopold and Loeb (IQ 200) ranks higher than Max Planck (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.

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Who had a higher IQ — Leopold and Loeb or Max Planck?

Leopold and Loeb had an estimated IQ of 200 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

Leopold and Loeb is known for: Being murderer obsessed with committing the "perfect crime." Their murder of a 14 years old was the inspiration for Alfr. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Leopold and Loeb and Max Planck are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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