William James Sidis (April 1, 1898 – July 17, 1944) was an American child prodigy with exceptional mathematical and linguistic abilities. He first became famous for his precocity, and later for his eccentricity and withdrawal from the public eye. He avoided mathematics entirely in later life, writing on other subjects under a number of pseudonyms. With an estimated ratio IQ of 250-300, he is often cited in informal contexts as one of the most intelligent people who ever lived.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_James_Sidis
more about this eccentric person:
http://www.sidis.net/
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