Thomas Paine

Discover Thomas Paine's estimated IQ of 180. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 180
• Born: 1737-02-09
• Birthplace: Thetford, Norfolk, Kingdom of Great Britain

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