Resumen de Leonhard Euler: His Life, the Man, and His Works

Walter Gautschi

• On the occasion of the 300th anniversary (on April 15, 2007) of Euler's birth, an attempt is made to bring Euler's genius to the attention of a broad segment of the educated public. The three stations of his life�Basel, St. Petersburg, and Berlin�are sketched and the principal works identified in more or less chronological order. To convey a flavor of his work and its impact on modern science, a few of Euler's memorable contributions are selected and discussed in more detail. Remarks on Euler's personality, intellect, and craftsmanship round out the presentation.