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George Bernard Shaw vs Jorge Luis Borges — Qui était le plus grand génie ?

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

George Bernard Shaw
IQ180
Born1856
Died1950
OriginPortobello, Dublin, Ireland
Known ForMan and Superman (1902) Pygmalion (1912) The Doctor's Dilemma (1906) Saint Jo
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Jorge Luis Borges
IQ180
Born1899
Died1986
OriginBuenos Aires, Argentina
Known ForA Universal History of Infamy (1935), Ficciones (1944), El Aleph (1949), Labyrin

About George Bernard Shaw

Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic, polemicist and political activist known for writing Man and Superman (1902), Pygmalion (1912) and Saint Joan (1923).

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About Jorge Luis Borges

An Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet, and translator best-known for Ficciones (Fictions) and El Aleph (The Aleph).

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The Verdict

Both George Bernard Shaw and Jorge Luis Borges have an estimated IQ of 180, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — George Bernard Shaw or Jorge Luis Borges?

George Bernard Shaw had an estimated IQ of 180 while Jorge Luis Borges had an estimated IQ of 180.

What is each genius known for?

George Bernard Shaw is known for: Man and Superman (1902) Pygmalion (1912) The Doctor's Dilemma (1906) Saint Joan (1923) Caesar and Cleopatra (1898). Jorge Luis Borges is known for: A Universal History of Infamy (1935), Ficciones (1944), El Aleph (1949), Labyrinths (1962) and The Book of Sand (1975) .

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both George Bernard Shaw and Jorge Luis Borges are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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