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.
Italian-French mathematician and astronomer
Based on estimated IQ scores, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (IQ 200) ranks higher than Joseph-Louis Lagrange (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had an estimated IQ of 200 while Joseph-Louis Lagrange had an estimated IQ of 190.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is known for: Faust. Joseph-Louis Lagrange is known for: Analytical mechanics, celestial mechanics, mathematical analysis, number theory, theory of equations.
Yes. Both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Joseph-Louis Lagrange are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.