The scientist Johann Goethe, the head of the list.
First, Libb Thims picked out people with an IQ of over 200 in history. Then, he classified them into different groups in each subject and assessed the level of their intelligence on the world. For some historical figures who can't measure IQ, Libb Thims predicts this index is based on their achievements, inventions and contributions over a 10-year period. By this method, he has ranked the 40 smartest people in world history.
No. Name IQ Contribution 1 Johann Goethe 180 - 225 The scientist pioneered in chemistry, gave the first theory of evolution and a literary genius. 2 Albert Einstein 160 - 225 Great physicist, who finds relativity, laid the foundation for the invention of the atomic bomb. 3 Leonardo da Vinci 180 - 220 Is a Renaissance painter, musician, architect, inventor, mathematician and painter with a very famous Mona Lisa painting. 4 Issac Newton 190 - 200 Famous mathematician and physicist, contributing to the development of fascinating universal theory and the laws of motion. 5 James Maxwell 190 - 205 The physicist and mathematician paved the way for Einstein and the field of quantum theory. He gave the theory of electromagnetic radiation. 6 Rudolf Clausius 190 - 205 German scientist invents the second law of thermodynamics and is the first to propose molecular theory made up of atoms instead. 7 Nicolaus Copernicus 160 - 200 Mathematicians and astronomers, presenting a new model of the universe with the Sun as the center of the solar system. 8 Gottfried Leibniz 182 - 205 German philosopher takes a big step in language research. 9 William Sidis 200 - 300 As a young prodigy, he was admitted to Harvard at the age of nine. However, after growing up, he was a recluse and had little contribution. 10 Thomas Young 185 - 200 Famous anatomist, who discovered the optical phenomenon. 11 Carl Gauss 250 - 300 German mathematician who laid the foundation for algebraic theory and statistics. 12 Galileo Galilei 180 - 200 Famous Italian mathematician, astronomer and architect. He is the one who discovered Jupiter has 4 moons. 13 Leonhard Euler 180 - 200 He is the inventor of today's calculation methods. 14 Nikola Tesla 140 - 310 He invented the Tesla coil, the electric motor and the first electronic communication system. 15 William Shakespear 210 The greatest writer, talented playwright with famous works is Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. 16 François-Marie Arouet 190 - 200 Famous French writers and philosophers. 17 Ettore Majorana 183 - 200 Italian theoretical physicist has found a way to generate electricity from nuclear reactions. 18 Emanuel Swedenborg 183 - 200 This 18th-century scientist described heaven and hell, laying the foundations for later religious concepts. 19 Christopher Hirata 225 This prodigy was hired by NASA when he was only 16 years old, to conduct research on the surface of Mars. 20 John Stuart Mill 180 - 200 The philosopher laid the foundation for human freedom. 21 Terence Tao 220 - 230 Dubbed the "Mozart of mathematics", Tao is a mathematical prodigy who has contributed to many extremely complex studies. 22 Hypatia Alexandria 170 - 210 The outstanding mathematician and astronomer of the 4th century. 23 Hugo Grotius 200 He is a Dutch lawyer, who has contributed to the development of international law. 24 Thomas Wolsey 200 He is a politician and a powerful assistant of King Henry VIII. 25 Marie Curie 180 - 200 As the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, she pioneered radiological and radiological research. 26 Francis Galton 200 The British scientist invented a modern weather map and used fingerprints to catch criminals. 27 Kim Ung-Yongc 200 - 210 A prodigy, who started college at 3 years old and fluent in 4 languages. He started working at NASA when he was only 8 years old. 28 Edith Stern 200-203 A prodigy, this girl started college when she was 12 years old. 29 Dylan Jones 200 Graduated from college with 2 math and computer sciences at the age of 16, then became a language specialist. 30 Sho Yano 200 The youngest student at the University of Chicago received a doctor's degree at the age of 12. 31 Michael Grost 200 Starting college at the age of 10, Michael has now become a computer scientist. 32 Naida Camukova 200 Once confirmed to be the world's highest IQ, but later corrected with IQ 200. She is now a fluent 7-language expert. 33 Michael Kearney 200-325 A person with a high IQ, but has a degree of ADHD hyperactivity disorder. 34 Adragon De Mello 400 The person with the highest IQ in the world so far, was good college career at 11 years old. 35 Ainan Cawley 263 Mathematical prodigies can read 518 decimal places after Pi (3,14) and complete the High School program in England at the age of 7. 36 Marnen Laibow-Koser 268 A little-known name, he is a young genius composer and a web developer. 37 Nathan Leopold 200 - 210 A smart guy, but Nathan Leopold became a murderer who always wanted to create a perfect crime. 38 Christopher Langan 174 - 210 Called the smartest man in America, he is the one who coined the theory of cosmological model perception. 39 Marilyn vos Savant 127 - 228 As the woman with the highest IQ in the United States, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, she is also a talented writer. 40 Rick Rosner 140 - 250 As a person with a high IQ, he doesn't have a lot of contributions and is a real TV screenwriter.What is special and controversial is that there are no names in the list of two scientists Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking.
At the top of the list and also the smartest person in the world, judged by Libb Thims is Johann Goethe chemist and literature. He was a pioneer when he studied the first theories of evolution as well as in the field of early chemistry. In addition, he is the author of many classic and outstanding dramatic works, "Faust", which is one of the pinnacles of world literature. In addition, Johann Goethe has a wide understanding of painting, philosophy and politics.
The eminent physicist Albert Einstein once remarked on Johann Goethe: " This is the last man in the world to know everything" .
Albert Einstein physicist
Genius Leonardo da Vinci
Renowned physicist Albert Einstein , who found the theory of relativity came in second. Next is Leonardo da Vinci Italian genius with many inventions and revolutionary painting works.
Genius Nikola Tesla
Issac Newton physicist
Nikola Tesla, with an IQ of 140 - 310 is one of the geniuses that appears on this list. He invented the Tesla coil, pioneering the field of communications and laying the foundations for many electrical engineering concepts that we have just caught up with.
One of the younger prodigies appearing on this list is William Sidis. 2 years old, William read a New York Time. He was admitted to Harvard at the age of 9 and completed his course at this famous school within 2 years.
The prodigy Ainan Cawley could read 518 decimal places behind Pi when he was 7 years old.
Hypatia Alexandria and Marie Curie are two of the few women on the list. Hypatia Alexandria with IQ of 170-210, was the first Greek philosopher, mathematician and astronomer. Marie Curie was the first to honor the two Nobel Prizes in two different fields, chemistry and physics. She is also the author of numerous radioactive studies.