Archimedes vs Max Planck

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Archimedes
IQ190
Born287
OriginSyracuse, Sicily, Magna Graecia
Known ForArchimedes' principleArchimedes' screwhydrostaticsleversinfinitesimalsNeuseis co
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Max Planck
IQ190
Born1858
Died1947
OriginKiel, Duchy of Holstein
Known ForOn the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879)

About Archimedes

A Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer.

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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 Archimedes and Max Planck have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Archimedes or Max Planck?

Archimedes had an estimated IQ of 190 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

Archimedes is known for: Archimedes' principleArchimedes' screwhydrostaticsleversinfinitesimalsNeuseis constructions. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).

Are both considered geniuses?

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

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