David Hilbert (1862-1943) Prussia, Germany

David Hilbert (1862-1943) Prussia, Germany

Hilbert was preeminent in many fields of mathematics, including axiomatic theory, invariant theory, algebraic number theory, class field theory and functional analysis. His examination of calculus led him to the invention of "Hilbert space," considered one of the key concepts of functional analysis and modern mathematical physics. He was a founder of fields like metamathematics and modern logic. 

Carl G. J. Jacobi (1804-1851) Germany

Carl G. J.  Jacobi (1804-1851) Germany

Jacobi was a prolific mathematician who did decisive work in the algebra and analysis of complex variables, and did work in number theory (e.g. cubic reciprocity) which excited Carl Gauss. He is sometimes described as the successor to Gauss. 

Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann (1826-1866) Germany

Georg Friedrich Bernhard  Riemann (1826-1866) Germany

Riemann was a phenomenal genius whose work was exceptionally deep, creative and rigorous; he made revolutionary contributions in many areas of pure mathematics, and also inspired the development of physics.

Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 BC) Greek domain

Archimedes of Syracuse (287-212 BC) Greek domain

Archimedes is universally acknowledged to be the greatest of ancient mathematicians. He studied at Euclid's school (probably after Euclid's death), but his work far surpassed the works of Euclid. 

Alexandre Grothendieck (1928-) Germany, France

Alexandre  Grothendieck (1928-) Germany, France

Grothendieck has done brilliant work in several areas of mathematics including number theory, geometry, topology, and functional analysis, but especially in the fields of algebraic geometry and category theory, both of which he revolutionized.

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