Christiaan Huygens

Discover Christiaan Huygens's estimated IQ of 190. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 190
• Born: 1629-04-14
• Birthplace: The Hague, Dutch Republic

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