Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
German writer, scientist artist, & politician best known for his drama Faust and is considered to be the greatest German author of all time.
French writer, historian & philosopher who wrote more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (IQ 200) ranks higher than Voltaire (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had an estimated IQ of 200 while Voltaire had an estimated IQ of 190.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is known for: Faust. Voltaire is known for: The novel Candide.
Yes. Both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Voltaire are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.