Name:  Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss

Born: April 30, 1777 in Brunswick, Duchy of Brunswick (now Germany)

Died:  Frebruary 23, 1855 in Gottingen, Hanover (now Germany)

Gauss is known as one of the greatest mathematicians of all times.  He is considered the greatest German mathematician and holds the title, “Prince of mathematics.”  

Gauss was so famous during his time, even during land dispute and war, his life was to be spared because of his contributions to math and science.