Abu al Ala Al Ma'arri

Discover Abu Al Ala Al Maarri's estimated IQ of 178. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 178
• Born: 0973-12-23
• Birthplace: Ma'arrat al-Nu'man, Hamdanid Emirate of Aleppo, Syria

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