Carl Friedrich Gauss Carl Friedrich Gauss was one the great mathematicians of modern time. His work in the areas of statistics, probability, astronomy and geodesy, among other fields, established basic principles in the scientific world without the benefits of modern technology. Gauss was recognized as a prodigy at an early age. He had taught himself reading and arithmetic by the age of three. It has been written that at this age Gauss pointed out a …showed first 75 words of 704 total…

…showed last 75 words of 704 total…world of mathematics, astronomy and geodesy are numerous and remain the cornerstone of today's scientific community. The ability to make these discoveries without the aid of modern technology is amazing and is what classifies him as one of the greatest mathematicians. 3 Works Cited Cung, Nelly. "Carl Friedrich Gauss." 3 October 2001. 25 September 2002 (http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2977/gauss/gauss.html). Falbo, Clement. "Carl Friedrich Gauss." Math Odyssey 2000. 20 September 2002 (http://sonoma.edu/Math/faculty/falbo/ODYSSEY.HTML). 4