Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
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French writer, historian & philosopher who wrote more than 20,000 letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets.
Based on estimated IQ scores, Gilbert N. Lewis (IQ 195) ranks higher than Voltaire (IQ 190). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Gilbert N. Lewis had an estimated IQ of 195 while Voltaire had an estimated IQ of 190.
Gilbert N. Lewis is known for: Covalent bondLewis dot structuresValence bond theoryElectronic theory of acids and basesChemical thermodynamicsFugacityH. Voltaire is known for: The novel Candide.
Yes. Both Gilbert N. Lewis and Voltaire are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.