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Geniuses Born in 1878

The year 1878 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

2 Geniuses Born in 1878

Remarkable Minds of 1878

Lawrence Joseph Henderson
Science & Intellect · United States
Born June 3, 1878 IQ 180
Lise Meitner
Science & Intellect · Austria-Hungary
Born November 7, 1878 IQ 165

About the Geniuses of 1878

The year 1878 gave the world 2 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1878 was in the 19th century — an era of industrial revolution, romantic arts, and rapid scientific discovery.

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Lawrence Joseph Henderson is among the most notable geniuses born in 1878, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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