Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin vs Johann Joachim Becher

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
IQN/A
Born1900
Died1979
OriginWendover, Buckinghamshire, England
Known ForExplanation of stellar spectra and composition of the Sun, more than 3,000,000 o
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Johann Joachim Becher
IQ170
Born1635
Died1682
OriginSpeyer, Holy Roman Empire
Known ForPhlogiston theory

About Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

A British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist who proposed in her 1925 doctoral thesis that stars were composed primarily of hydrogen and helium

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About Johann Joachim Becher

A German physician, alchemist, precursor of chemistry, scholar and adventurer, best known for his development of the phlogiston theory of combustion

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The Verdict

Johann Joachim Becher has an estimated IQ of 170. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's IQ is not precisely estimated, but both are recognized as extraordinary minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin or Johann Joachim Becher?

Johann Joachim Becher had an estimated IQ of 170. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin's IQ has not been formally estimated.

What is each genius known for?

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is known for: Explanation of stellar spectra and composition of the Sun, more than 3,000,000 observations of variable stars. Johann Joachim Becher is known for: Phlogiston theory.

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Johann Joachim Becher are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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