James Clerk Maxwell

Discover James Clerk Maxwell's estimated IQ of 185. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 185
• Born: 1831-06-13
• Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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