Carl Sagan

Discover Carl Sagan's estimated IQ of 130. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history. Read more on…

• IQ score: 130
• Born: 1934-11-09
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

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