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A polymath or polyhistor is an individual whose knowledge spans many different subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. Polymaths often prefer a specific context in which to explain their knowledge, but some are gifted at explaining abstractly and creatively.

Polymath - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gifted person with broad knowledge "Universal man" redirects here. For the sculpture, see Universal Man . "Polyhistor" redirects here. For other uses, see Polyhistor (disambiguation) . For other uses, see Polymath (disambiguation) . Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by David Martin , 1767. Benjamin Franklin is one of the foremost polymaths in US history. Franklin was a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer and political philosopher. He further attained a legacy as one of the Founding Fathers of the Unite

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