Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
Russian composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the late Romantic period
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A British polymath who made notable contributions to the fields of vision, light, solid mechanics, energy, physiology, language, musical harmony, and Egyptology.
Vingt questions, huit minutes au chronomètre et un centile mesuré face à tous ceux qui l’ont passé. Sans inscription.
Passer le test de QI →Based on estimated IQ scores, Thomas Young (IQ 185) ranks higher than Sergei Rachmaninoff (IQ 160). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Sergei Rachmaninoff had an estimated IQ of 160 while Thomas Young had an estimated IQ of 185.
Sergei Rachmaninoff is known for: See full biography. Thomas Young is known for: Wave theory of light <br> Double-slit experiment <br> Astigmatism <br> Young–Dupré equation <br> Young–Helmholtz theory .
Yes. Both Sergei Rachmaninoff and Thomas Young are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.