Leonhard Euler
1707–1783 — Switzerland
Era: Early Modern
Brilliance: 10/10 | Stewardship: 7/10 | Composite Index: 70
He went blind. The math got better.
"For since the fabric of the universe is most perfect..."
Biography
Most prolific mathematician ever — 866 publications. Introduced e, pi notation, f(x). Went blind at 59; productivity increased. Devout, loving father of 13.
Key Facts
- 866 publications
- Went blind; productivity increased
- Introduced e, pi, sigma, i, f(x)
- Father of 13
- Publications appeared for decades after death
He went blind. His math got better.
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