A Brilliant Brain

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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