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William James Sidis ( / ˈsaɪdɪs /; April 1, 1898 – July 17, 1944) was an American child prodigy with exceptional mathematical and linguistic skills, for which he was active as a mathematician, linguist, historian, and author (whose works were published covertly due to never using his real name).
- John W. Shattuck, Frank Folupa, Parker Greene, Jacob Marmor
- July 17, 1944 (aged 46), Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- April 1, 1898, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Aug 14, 2022 · William James Sidis spoke 25 languages and had an IQ 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's, but the smartest man in the world just wanted to live his life in seclusion. In 1898, the smartest man who ever lived was born in America. His name was William James Sidis and his IQ was eventually estimated to be between 250 and 300 (with 100 being ...
Jan 20, 2021 · William James Sidis was a mathematical genius. With an IQ of 250 to 300, he was described by the Washington Post as a ‘ boy wonder ’. He read the New York Times at 18 months, wrote French poetry at 5 years old, and spoke 8 languages at 6 years old. At 9 years old, he passed the entry exam at Harvard University.
Apr 8, 2023 · From his early days as a child prodigy to his later pursuits in science and philosophy, Sidis’s intellectual abilities and thirst for knowledge were unparalleled. His unique perspective on the universe, the nature of consciousness, and the meaning of life itself continue to fascinate and inspire readers today.
- Robbie Mitchell
Nov 24, 2021 · Now you may be wondering if Sidis was so intelligent, why isn’t he a household name, like Einstein or Hawking? Why have most people never heard of him? The answer to this question lies in the ...
Nov 15, 2021 · The Story of the Most Intelligent Man in the World. 6 minutes. The most intelligent man in the world had a prodigious mind and an IQ between 250 and 300. William James Sidis was a human calculator and a linguistic genius. Because he was so intelligent, great things were expected of him.
Jan 11, 2024 · ·. Jan 11, 2024. A Brief History of William James Sidis. William James Sidis photographed at his Harvard graduation in 1914. Public Domain. The average person’s IQ is between 90 and 109. People...
