Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
An English poet and writer on Spiritualism and Ancient Egypt.
An English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist
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Based on estimated IQ scores, William Shakespeare (IQ 190) ranks higher than Gerald Massey (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Gerald Massey had an estimated IQ of 185 while William Shakespeare had an estimated IQ of 190.
Gerald Massey is known for: The Ballad of Babe Christabel (1854), War Waits (1855), Havelock's March (1860), and A Tale of Eternity (1869). William Shakespeare is known for: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lyr.
Yes. Both Gerald Massey and William Shakespeare are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.