CHRISTIAN GOLDBACH

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 3/18/1690     Death: 11/20/1764

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Christian Goldbach was a Prussian mathematician connected with some important research mainly in number theory, he also studied law and took an interest in and a role in the Russian court. After traveling around Europe in his early life, he landed in Russia in 1725 as a professor at the newly founded Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Goldbach jointly led the Academy in 1737. However, he relinquished duties in the Academy in 1742 and worked in the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs until his death in 1764. He is remembered today for Goldbach's conjecture and the Goldbach–Euler Theorem. He had a close friendship with famous mathematician Leonhard Euler, serving as inspiration for Euler's mathematical pursuits.

NOTABLE WORK

Goldbach's conjecture

WHY THEY MATTER

Christian Goldbach made significant contributions to number theory, particularly with his famous Goldbach's Conjecture. His collaboration with Leonhard Euler and leadership at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences helped advance mathematical research during the 18th century. Goldbach's intellectual curiosity and achievements continue to inspire mathematicians today.

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