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Geniuses Born in 1817

The year 1817 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

1 Genius Born in 1817

Remarkable Minds of 1817

Henry David Thoreau
Science & Intellect · U.S.
Born July 12, 1817 IQ 160

About the Geniuses of 1817

The year 1817 gave the world 1 extraordinary mind across Science & Intellect. The year 1817 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

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