Josiah Willard Gibbs

Who was Josiah Willard Gibbs? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors. Read more on Geniuses.club.

• Born: 1839-02-11
• Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.

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