Joseph Fourier

Discover Joseph Fourier's estimated IQ of 180. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 180
• Born: 1768-03-21
• Birthplace: Auxerre, Burgundy, Kingdom of France (now in Yonne, France)

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