Ralph Waldo Emerson

Discover Ralph Waldo Emerson's estimated IQ of 155. Biography, prodigy facts, achievements, and where they rank among the greatest minds in history.

• IQ score: 155
• Born: 1803-05-25
• Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

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