Frederick Douglass

Discover Frederick Douglass's estimated IQ of 160. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 160
• Born: 1818-02-14
• Birthplace: Cordova, Maryland, U.S.

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