Alexander von Humboldt

Discover Alexander Von Humboldt's estimated IQ of 180. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 180
• Born: 1769-09-14
• Birthplace: Berlin, Prussia, Holy Roman Empire

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