Gauss
Gauss was a German scientist and mathematician. People call him the founder of
modern mathematics. He also worked in astronomy and physics. His work in
astronomy and physics is nearly as significant as that in mathematics. Gauss
also worked in crystallography, optics, biostatisics, and mechanics.
Gauss was born on April 30, 1777 in Brunswick. Brunswick is what is now called
West Germany, He was born to peasant couple. Gauss's father didn't want Gauss
to go to a University. In elementary school he soon impressed his teacher, who
is said to have convinced Gauss's father that his son should be permitted to
study with a view toward entering a university. In secondary school nobody
recognize his talent for math and science because he rapidly distinguished
himself in ancient languages. When Gauss was 14 he impressed the duke of
Brunswick with his computing skill. The duke was so impressed that he
generously supported Gauss until his death in 1806.
Gauss conceived almost......
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