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Geniuses Born in 1786

The year 1786 was in the Age of Enlightenment, when reason, science, and individual rights transformed civilization.

3 Geniuses Born in 1786

Remarkable Minds of 1786

Carl Maria von Weber
Music · Germany
Born November 18, 1786 IQ 165
John Franklin
Science & Intellect
Born April 16, 1786 IQ 150
François Arago
Science & Intellect · Kingdom of France
Born February 26, 1786

About the Geniuses of 1786

The year 1786 gave the world 3 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect, Music. The year 1786 was in the Age of Enlightenment, when reason, science, and individual rights transformed civilization.

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Carl Maria von Weber is among the most notable geniuses born in 1786, recognized for contributions to music.

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Geniuses born in 1786 worked across Science & Intellect, Music and more.

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