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Geniuses Born in 1887

The year 1887 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

5 Geniuses Born in 1887

Remarkable Minds of 1887

Erwin Schrödinger
Science & Intellect · Austria-Hungary
Born August 12, 1887 IQ 190
Marcel Duchamp
Science & Intellect · France
Born July 28, 1887 IQ 175
Srinivasa Ramanujan
Science & Intellect · British India
Born December 22, 1887 IQ 175
R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz
Science & Intellect · France
Born December 30, 1887 IQ 175
Henry Moseley
Science & Intellect · England
Born November 23, 1887

About the Geniuses of 1887

The year 1887 gave the world 5 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1887 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

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Erwin Schrödinger is among the most notable geniuses born in 1887, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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