Who Was the Greater Genius? A Complete Comparison
A German physicist and physician known for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space.
A Greco-Egyptian mathematician and engineer who was active in his native city of Alexandria
Based on estimated IQ scores, Hermann von Helmholtz (IQ 195) ranks higher than Hero of Alexandria (IQ 185). However, both made extraordinary contributions.
Hermann von Helmholtz had an estimated IQ of 195 while Hero of Alexandria had an estimated IQ of 185.
Hermann von Helmholtz is known for: His mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space, color vision research, and on t. Hero of Alexandria is known for: Aeolipile <br> Heron's fountain <br> Heron's formula <br> Vending machine.
Yes. Both Hermann von Helmholtz and Hero of Alexandria are universally regarded as among history's greatest intellects.