Samuel Johnson

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

• IQ score: 165
• Born: 1709-09-18
• Birthplace: Lichfield, Staffordshire, England

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