Thomas Carlyle

Discover Thomas Carlyle's estimated IQ of 155. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 155
• Born: 1795-12-04
• Birthplace: Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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