Top 10 people with the highest IQ in the world

There are outstanding people in the world with remarkable intelligence such as Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking. However, in the history of the world there are many people with higher IQ than the two scientists. Let's get to know the smartest people in the world through the article below.

Intelligence is not only due to the innate element that creates but also develops over time and in the proper environment. So, there are people who were born very smart but also people who are "intelligent over time". Here are 10 of the world's highest IQs ever recorded.

What is an IQ?
IQ is a quantitative trait used to quantify a person's intelligence. The IQ in English stands for "lntelligent quotient" which means intelligence. People with high IQ are able to manipulate, process and analyze information at a more intensive level and faster than normal people.

1. Stephen Hawking - IQ 160
   Stephen Hawking - IQ 160

Stephen Hawking is a famous British physicist. He is widely known for his presence in many popular science books, especially the book "A Brief History of Time", published in 1988. In this book he describes his discovery of Theoretical physics - including the development of "big bangs in the Big Bang".

"A Brief History of Time" has become one of the best-selling books in the world with 10 million copies sold. At the same time, helping the name Stephen Hawking and his contributions to the field of theoretical physics is known to the world and create a revolution in theoretical physics in the treasure of human knowledge.

1. Albert Einstein - IQ 160-190
   Albert Einstein - IQ 160-190

The exact IQ of the genius scientist Albert Einstein has not been determined yet because he has never undergone the tests. However, IQ experts estimate the Albert Einstein IQ is between 160 and 190.

Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in Germany, and is best known for developing relativity theory, one of two theories that provide the basis for our entire modern understanding of physics.

He was also involved in the development of nuclear fission, which later gave him mixed emotions when applied to nuclear weapons, particularly the atomic bomb.

Albert Einstein died in 1955 due to aortic aneurysm.

Judit Polgar - IQ 170
Judit Polgar - IQ 170

Chess is obviously a game that needs a lot of intellectual strength. Chess players are often very high in IQ and many of the smartest people in the world are attracted to this classic but highly respected sport.

Judit Polgar has been recognized as the greatest female chess player of all time when she achieved the rank of champion at the age of 15, the youngest player at the time.

She is also one of the first female generals of the world chess world and is the first woman to defeat World No.1 general Gary Kasparaov. Currently, she has maintained her form with many consecutive wins.

1. Leonardo da Vinci - IQ 180-190
   Leonardo da Vinci - IQ 180-190

Like Albert Einstein, IQ measurement experts can not give an exact number of Leonardo da Vinci IQs due to the limitations of the IQ method of his era. However, experts have based on old and talented documents in many fields, especially painting to deduce that the IQ of Leonardo da Vinci can range from 180 to 190. Apparently with all the massive legacies he left behind, his IQ deserves the highest rating in the world.

Leonardo da Vinci can be considered one of the world's first famous scholars (an expert in various fields) and is the most visible miniature of the concept of "Renaissance Man" ( Renaissance people). He is not only a specialist in the field of painting, sculpture but also very talented in music, mathematics, engineering, geology, cartography, literature.

1. Marilyn Vos Savant - 190 IQ
   Marilyn Vos Savant - IQ 190

Marilyn Vos Savant was born in 1946 and only became famous in middle age when the Guinness Book of World Records recognized the person with the highest "IQ" in 1980. At that time, IQ 190 she achieved the highest score ever measured.

After being listed in the Guinness Book of Records, Marilyn Vos Savant became a well-known author of "Ask Marilyn" and "Annie's Mailbox," where people could send questions to Marilyn Vos Savant and receive reply from her.

Garry Kasparov - IQ 194
Garry Kasparov - IQ 194

Garry Kasparov is the Russian chess champion who is considered the greatest champion of all time. Since the beginning of professional chess career from 1986 to 2005, Kas