Karl Friedrich Gauss ( 1777 - 1855 )

Birth: Brunswick, Germany (30 April 1777) Death: Gottingen, Germany (23 February 1855) Profession: Mathematician Research Field: Mathematical sciences, astronomy Career: Director of the observatory, Gottingen (1807-1855); researched magnetism and invented instruments for its study Membership: Fellow Election Date: 12/04/1804 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1838.