Who was the smartest man who ever lived?

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Who was the smartest man who ever lived?

Arnold, the Governor from California? A scientist? A politician? A sports coach? A writer? Who was the smartest man who ever lived and what was his career?

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Hard to say for sure, but certainly Leonardo da Vinci is one of the top contenders. He was so far ahead of his time, and so good at what he did: "... painting and sculpting and designing elaborate court festivals, designing weapons, buildings and machinery. From 1485 to 1490, Leonardo produced a studies on loads of subjects, including nature, flying machines, geometry, mechanics, municipal construction, canals and architecture (designing everything from churches to fortresses). His studies from this period contain designs for advanced weapons, including a tank and other war vehicles, various combat devices, and submarines. Also during this period, Leonardo produced his first anatomical studies. His Milan workshop was a veritable hive of activity, buzzing with apprentices and students. "