Wangari Maathai

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

• Born: 1940-04-01
• Birthplace: Ihithe, Tetu, Kenya

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