Isaac Newton vs Max Planck

Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison

Isaac Newton
IQ190
Born1643
Died1727
OriginWoolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England
Known ForNewtonian mechanics <br> Universal gravitation <br> Calculus <br> Newton's laws
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Max Planck
IQ190
Born1858
Died1947
OriginKiel, Duchy of Holstein
Known ForOn the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879)

About Isaac Newton

An English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author

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About Max Planck

A German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.

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The Verdict

Both Isaac Newton and Max Planck have an estimated IQ of 190, placing them among history's greatest minds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who had a higher IQ — Isaac Newton or Max Planck?

Isaac Newton had an estimated IQ of 190 while Max Planck had an estimated IQ of 190.

What is each genius known for?

Isaac Newton is known for: Newtonian mechanics <br> Universal gravitation <br> Calculus <br> Newton's laws of motion <br> Optics <br> Binomial seri. Max Planck is known for: On the Second Principles of Mechanical Heat Theory (1879).

Are both considered geniuses?

Yes. Both Isaac Newton and Max Planck are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.

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