Charles Lyell

Discover Charles Lyell's estimated IQ of 150. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 150
• Born: 1797-11-14
• Birthplace: Kinnordy House, Angus, Scotland

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