Carl Friedrich Gauss


Kevin Jean-Charles
August 10, 1996
Seq. Math Course 2
Period 1&2


This report is on Carl Friedrich Gauss. Gauss was a German scientist and
mathematician. People call him the founder of modern mathematics. He also worked
in astronomy and physics. His work in astronomy and physics is nearly as
significant as that in mathematics. Gauss also worked in crystallography, optics,
biostatistics, and Making mechanics.
Gauss was born on April 30, 1777 in Brunswick. Brunswick is what is now
called West Germany. He was born to a peasant couple. Gauss's father didn't want
Gauss to go to a University. In elementary school he soon impressed his teacher,
who is said to have convinced Gauss's father that his son should be permitted to
study with a view toward entering a university. In secondary school nobody
recognize his is talent for math and science because he rapidly distinguished
himself in ancient languages. When Gauss was 14 he impressed the duke......

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