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What is another word for Carl Friedrich Gauss?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːl fɹˈiːdɹɪt͡ʃ ɡˈa͡ʊs] (IPA)

Carl Friedrich Gauss, also known as Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, was a renowned German mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who lived from 1777 to 1855. Gauss has been called the "Prince of Mathematicians" due to his numerous contributions to the field, including his work on number theory, statistics, and geometry. Other synonyms for Gauss include the "Great Mathematician" and the "Father of Modern Mathematics." Gauss was also instrumental in developing the Gauss-Legendre algorithm for calculating the digits of pi, which is still used today. His legacy continues to be felt in the modern world, particularly in fields like physics, engineering, and computer science, where his work continues to be applied in important ways.
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  • Carl Friedrich Gauss, often rated the greatest mathematician of all time, played the market. On a salary of 1,000 thalers a year, Euler left an estate of 170,587 thalers in cash and securities. Nothing is known of Gauss's investment methods.
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