Oliver Goldsmith

Who was Oliver Goldsmith? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors. Read more on Geniuses.club.

• Born: 1728-11-10
• Birthplace: Elphin, Ireland

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