I’m going through the Blender 3D software course and Leonhard Euler (pronounced “Oiler”) 15 April 1707 – 18 September 1783, came up.
He had 13 children, and only 5 survived. Often, it seems, the gifted pay heartily. The wikipedia article is a fascinating read.
He introduced much of the modern mathematical terminology and notation, particularly for mathematical analysis, such as the notion of a mathematical function. He is also renowned for his work in mechanics, fluid dynamics, optics, and astronomy.
European political implications had fascinating effects on this man and the science from him. I’m glad I live in American now, but we should learn some lessons from this man’s history.
