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60 GeniusesFor 300 years, German-speaking Europe has been a furnace of genius. Bach perfected counterpoint. Kant defined modern philosophy. Gauss redefined mathematics. Einstein redefined physics.
This list ranks the most influential German-born geniuses, organized by IQ and impact.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Albert Einstein are the two most-cited candidates. Goethe was a polymath of letters and science; Einstein redefined our understanding of space and time.
Goethe's IQ is most commonly estimated at 210, the highest in this list. He wrote one of the greatest works of European literature (Faust) and made original contributions to optics and biology.
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770. He moved to Vienna at age 22, where he composed most of his major works.
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