Pierre-Simon Laplace

Discover Pierre Simon Laplace's estimated IQ of 195. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 195
• Born: 1749-03-23
• Birthplace: Beaumont-en-Auge, Normandy, Kingdom of France

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