Shen Kuo

Who was Shen Kuo? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors.

• Born: 1031-01-01
• Died: 1095
• Birthplace: Qiantang, Song Empire

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