John Quincy Adams

Discover John Quincy Adams's estimated IQ of 170. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 170
• Born: 1767-07-11
• Birthplace: Braintree, Massachusetts Bay, British America

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