Carl Friedrich Gauss

Carl Friedrich Gauss (pronounced: /karl ˈfriːdrɪç ɡaʊs/; 30 April 1777 – 23 February 1855) was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and sciences. Sometimes referred to as the Princeps mathematicorum (Latin for '"the foremost of mathematicians"') and "the greatest mathematician since antiquity", Gauss had an exceptional influence in many fields of mathematics and science, and is ranked among history's most influential mathematicians.

Etymology

The name "Gauss" is of German origin, and it is a relatively common surname in Germany. The name "Carl Friedrich Gauss" is a combination of his given name "Carl", his middle name "Friedrich", and his surname "Gauss".

Related Terms

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Princeps mathematicorum
• Influential mathematicians

See Also

• List of German mathematicians
• History of mathematics
• History of physics

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