David Hilbert was a famous German mathematician born in 1862 in Konigsberg, Germany. He showed early aptitude for math and science, learning at an advanced pace. As a professor in Germany, Hilbert was extremely influential and took his work very seriously. One of his greatest achievements was formulating a list of 23 unsolved problems that were considered the most difficult mathematical challenges of the time. He also solved the Paul Gordan theory, a problem other mathematicians had failed to crack for years. Hilbert made significant contributions to mathematics and is remembered as one of the greatest mathematicians in history.

1. 1862-1943
By: Joey R.

2. The Early Years
David Hilbert was born on January 23, 1862 in
Konigsberg, Germany. As a child, he attended many
different schools until he found one that
academically fit him. He lived with his father most
of his childhood. He learned at an extremely
advanced pace in his science and math classes.

3. Mid-life
Hilbert became extremely influential to people
everywhere. His motto was: “We must know. We will
know.” David became a professor for a school in
Germany. David Hilbert took studying very seriously.
Once, one of his students dropped out of his class to
study poetry. “Good. He did not have enough
imagination to become a mathematician.” He said.

4. Accomplishments
One of Hilbert’s greatest achievements was his “23
Questions” forum. This contained 23 questions that
were extremely difficult to solve. These were
considered the hardest problems and most successful
problems ever produced by a single mathematician.
Another accomplishment he achieved was the “Paul
Gordan Theory”. This problem was made by Gordan
years earlier and every attempt to solve it ended in
failure. That’s when Hilbert then made history by
solving it.

5. Summary
David Hilbert was one of the most famous
mathematicians in history. He was great at solving
complicated problems and doing all sorts of equations.
Although he can no longer tell his stories, he will be
forever remembered as one of the greatest math great
of all time.