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Geniuses Born in 1778

The year 1778 was in the Age of Enlightenment, when reason, science, and individual rights transformed civilization.

5 Geniuses Born in 1778

Remarkable Minds of 1778

Humphry Davy
Science & Intellect · England
Born December 17, 1778 IQ 185
Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux
Science & Intellect · Edinburgh
Born September 19, 1778 IQ 180
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
Science & Intellect · Kingdom of France
Born December 6, 1778 IQ 175
Charles-Guillaume Étienne
Science & Intellect · Haute-Marne
Born January 5, 1778 IQ 160
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle
Science & Intellect · Republic of Geneva
Born February 4, 1778

About the Geniuses of 1778

The year 1778 gave the world 5 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1778 was in the Age of Enlightenment, when reason, science, and individual rights transformed civilization.

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Humphry Davy is among the most notable geniuses born in 1778, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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