Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662)

polymath in 19years of age started to build first mechanical calculators ("Pascalines") ground-breaking works in mathematics (Pascal's triangle), geometry (Pascal's theorem), physics (Pascal's law), theology (Pascal's wager) develops first public transport in the world dies young, last words: "Puisse Dieu ne jamais m'abandonner" Death mask of Blaise Pascal