Joseph Priestley

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

• IQ score: 165
• Born: 1733-01-24
• Birthplace: Birstall, Yorkshire, England

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