Was Euler a Child Prodigy?

Born and educated in Basel, he was a mathematical child prodigy. ... He dominated eighteenth century mathematics and deduced many consequences of the newly invented calculus. He was completely blind for the last seventeen years of his life, during which time he produced almost half of his total output.

What was Euler's personality?

He was described by his contemporaries as a generous man, kind and loving to his 13 children and maintaining his good-natured disposition even after he became completely blind. He is comforting proof that a neurotic personality is not essential for mathematical prowess.

Was Euler a genius?

Euler produced more than any other mathematician in history. Mr. Stipp points out that, in terms of mathematical results, the 18th century yielded a “rich harvest” of “low hanging fruit” and thereafter “the bar was raised on rigor.” But all things considered, Euler was no ordinary genius.