Try to list the 10 smartest people in history It may not be a particularly brilliant mission, especially if we consider that, even though we have standardized measurements and criteria, there is an important dose of relativity. But, making an effort to remember memorable minds, some choose to use IQ quizzes, while others define their roster with emotional intelligence tests.
However, we can all agree that being smart is not the same as being wisejust as being smart is not the same as use intelligence to create something new or simply different. Sometimes the prejudices or conditions of a time have slowed down the careers of brilliant people, even though these individuals had gifted potential.
Illustration: Len Small
Although measuring intellectual prowess can be somewhat subjective, the achievements of a handful of characters are undoubtedhistorical and cult, which have provided unique contributions to the world from a frankly dreamy thought.
To present this list, the Intellectual Quotient (IQ) metric was used, which determines that above 140 points you are in the parameter of geniuses:
William Sidis
Son of Russian emigrants who came to the United States. The brightest person who ever lived. He attended seven university degrees, spoke 40 languages perfectly, wrote countless articles and 15 books that were not worth at all to achieve fame.
IQ: 300.
He was born in 1898 and died in 1944, at the age of 46.
Country of origin: Ukraine.
Judit Polgár
Prodigy girl. She holds the title of International Grandmaster in chess. Her father raised her, along with her sisters, with an educational program where chess took pride of place.
IQ: 170.
Age: 38 years.
Country of origin: Hungary.
Garry Kasparov
To date he holds the record for being the youngest World Chess Champion. He remained the best chess player from 1985 to 2000.
IQ: 180.
Age: 55 years.
Country of origin: Azerbaijan (former Soviet Union).
Cleopatra
The last queen of the period of the pharaohs, she was the leader of her country for 30 years. She spoke five languages and was a great strategist.
IQ: 190.
Age: He was born in the year 69 a. C. and died in the year 30 a. C., at 39 years old.
Country of origin: Egypt.
Terence Tao
When he was 2 years old he was already able to solve basic arithmetic operations, at the age of 9 he was already taking university classes, at 13 he became the youngest winner of the International Mathematical Olympiad and he obtained his doctorate at the age of 20 from the University of Princeton. He has published more than 230 investigations.
IQ: 230.
Age: 39 years.
Country of origin: Australia.
Hypatia
Astronomer, philosopher, mathematician, and teacher from Alexandria who was accused of witchcraft by Christian fanatics who lynched her to death. She is the first recorded woman with that high IQ.
CI: 170-190.
Age: He was born in the year 355 AD. C. and died in 415 d. C., at 60 years of age.
Country of origin: Greece.
voltaire
Philosopher, writer, lawyer and historian. He was a thought leader who contributed extensively to the Age of Enlightenment.
CI: 190-200.
Age: Born in 1694 and died in 1778, at 84 years of age.
Country of origin: France.
Philip Emeagwali
Inventor and scientist. His work in mathematics was a substantial tool for the Internet. He is often named the greatest African scientist of all time.
IQ: 190.
Age: 64 years.
Country of origin: Nigeria.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Eminence of western thought. Scientist and novelist. He was an important intellectual within Romanticism.
IQ: 213
Age: Born in 1749 and died in 1832, at 83 years of age.
Country of origin: Germany.
Avicenna aka Ibn Sina
Muslim physician, scientist, philosopher and polymath. He is the author of at least 450 books, of which 240 have been rescued, including The canon of medicineessential book today and in the golden age of Islam.
IQ: 180.
Age: He was born in the year 980 AD. C. and died in 1037 d. C., at 57 years of age.
Country of origin: Persia.
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