Joseph Lister

Discover Joseph Lister's estimated IQ of 165. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 165
• Born: 1827-04-05
• Birthplace: Upton House, West Ham, England

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