Abstract

In this lecture we attempt to give a glimpse of the genius of Leonhard Euler and provide some insight into his personality. We start with a brief review of those places where he spent extended periods of his life, namely Basel, St. Petersburg and Berlin. Euler’s output was huge, contributing in many diverse fields; his major discoveries and clever inventions will be presented. Some of his results are so fundamental that they are taught at high school. This talk will end with a few examples where Euler’s work still has a significant impact on modern-day life.