Benjamin Franklin

Discover Benjamin Franklin's estimated IQ of 180. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 180
• Born: 1706-01-17
• Birthplace: Milk Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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