Augustin-Louis Cauchy

August 21, 1789 – May 23, 1857

Mathematician

I am a Christian, with Copernicus, Descartes, Newton, and Pascal

Biography

French mathematician who was a pioneer of mathematical analysis. One of the most prolific mathematicians in history, he published nearly 800 research papers and made foundational contributions to calculus, group theory, and complex analysis.

Faith & Testimony

Cauchy was a deeply devout Catholic who publicly defended the faith at the French Academy of Sciences. He organized charitable work for the poor in Paris and supported Catholic missions in Ireland. He said: 'I am a Christian — that is to say, I believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, with Tycho Brahe, Copernicus, Descartes, Newton, Leibniz, and Pascal.'

Sources

Cauchy — Wikipedia — Prolific mathematician and devout Catholic
Augustin-Louis Cauchy — Catholic Encyclopedia — Profile of Cauchy's devout Catholic faith and extensive charity work — he was known for his generous support of the poor and his defense of the Jesuits