Michel de Montaigne

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

• IQ score: 180
• Born: 1533-02-28
• Birthplace: Château de Montaigne, Guyenne, Kingdom of France

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