Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author
A French mathematician, philosopher and man of letters who became the Director of the Académie des Sciences,
Based on estimated IQ scores, Isaac Newton (IQ 190) ranks higher than Pierre Louis Maupertuis (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Isaac Newton had an estimated IQ of 190 while Pierre Louis Maupertuis had an estimated IQ of 185.
Isaac Newton is known for: Newtonian mechanics <br> Universal gravitation <br> Calculus <br> Newton's laws of motion <br> Optics <br> Binomial seri. Pierre Louis Maupertuis is known for: Principle of least action, precursor of transmutation.
Yes. Both Isaac Newton and Pierre Louis Maupertuis are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.