Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German physicist and physician known for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space.
French writer, historian & philosopher who wrote more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Hermann von Helmholtz (IQ 195) ranks higher than Voltaire (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Hermann von Helmholtz had an estimated IQ of 195 while Voltaire had an estimated IQ of 190.
Hermann von Helmholtz is known for: His mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space, color vision research, and on t. Voltaire is known for: The novel Candide.
Yes. Both Hermann von Helmholtz and Voltaire are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.