Jul 5, 2024, 12:34 PM IST

8 individuals with highest IQs in world

Ritik Raj

Leonardo da Vinci: A Renaissance polymath known for his prolific contributions to anatomy, science, engineering, and the arts.

Albert Einstein: Known for his contributions to relativity theory and quantum mechanics, Einstein is a legendary figure in theoretical physics.

Terence Tao: Tao is a renowned mathematician who is recognised for his groundbreaking work in additive combinatorics, partial differential equations, and harmonic analysis

Marilyn Vos Savant: Known for her remarkable problem-solving skills, she has the highest IQ ever recorded, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Christopher Hirata: An extraordinary astronomer and former child prodigy who has proven over his career to have extraordinary aptitude in physics and mathematics.

William James Sidis: Sidis, who was regarded as one of the smartest people in history, excelled in mathematics and linguistics.

Katherine Johnson: A physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to NASA's early space programs, including Apollo.

Stephen Hawking: is a well-known theoretical physicist and cosmologist who is most recognised for his ground-breaking study on black holes and his best-selling book "A Brief History of Time."