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# Karl Weierstrass

(1815–1897)   Mathematician

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Karl Weierstrass was a mathematician.

## Quick Facts About Karl Weierstrass

Born October 31, 1815

Died February 19, 1897

Profession Mathematician

## About Karl Weierstrass

German mathematician (1815–1897)... \| Karl Theodor Wilhelm Weierstrass was a German mathematician often cited as the "father of modern analysis". Despite leaving university without a degree, he studied mathematics and trained as a school teacher, eventually teaching mathematics, physics, botany and gymnastics. He later received an honor

##  Quotes by Karl Weierstrass

> [ It is self-evident that any and all paths must be open to a researcher during the actual course of his \[or her\]… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karl-weierstrass/it-is-self-evident-that-any-and-all-paths-must-be-open-to-a/)

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> [A mathematician who is not also something of a poet will never be a complete mathematician.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karl-weierstrass/a-mathematician-who-is-not-also-something-of-a-poet-will-never-be-a/)

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> [“It is true that a mathematician who is not somewhat of a poet, will never be a perfect mathematician.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/karl-weierstrass/it-is-true-that-a-mathematician-who-is-not-somewhat-of-a-poet-will/)

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