Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Discover Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's estimated IQ of 160. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 160
• Born: 1729-01-22
• Birthplace: Kamenz, Upper Lusatia, Saxony

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