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Karl Weierstrass
Portrait of Karl Wilhelm Theodor Weierstrass (1815-97), German mathematician. Sent by his father to read law at Bonn University, Weierstrass spent much of his time fencing and studying mathematics. He became a teacher in a small village school, and for 15 years developed a theory that power series could be used as a rigorous basis for mathematical analysis. The quality of a paper he published in 1854 led to university appointments. Weierstrass became a popular lecturer, gave the first rigorous definitions of the fundamental concepts of analysis, investigated power series, and made great contributions to function theory and Abelian functions
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This print showcases the brilliant mind of Karl Wilhelm Theodor Weierstrass, a renowned German mathematician. Born in 1815, Weierstrass was initially sent by his father to study law at Bonn University. However, his true passion for mathematics soon took over as he spent countless hours fencing and delving into mathematical theories. After becoming a teacher in a small village school, Weierstrass dedicated fifteen years of his life to developing a groundbreaking theory that power series could serve as a rigorous foundation for mathematical analysis. His exceptional talent shone through when he published an extraordinary paper in 1854, which ultimately led to prestigious university appointments. Weierstrass quickly gained popularity as an esteemed lecturer and is credited with providing the first meticulous definitions of fundamental concepts in analysis. He extensively explored power series and made significant contributions to function theory and Abelian functions. This remarkable portrait not only captures the essence of Karl Weierstrass but also symbolizes his immense impact on the field of mathematics. Through this image, we are reminded of his unwavering dedication and tireless pursuit of knowledge that forever shaped our understanding of complex mathematical principles.
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