André Weil was a prominent French mathematician born on May 6, 1906, and he passed away on August 6, 1998. He made significant contributions to various fields of mathematics, including number theory, algebraic geometry, and topology. Weil was also known for his work on the Weil conjectures, which are fundamental in the study of algebraic varieties. In addition to his research, Weil was a key figure in the development of modern mathematics in the 20th century. He was a founding member of the Bourbaki group, which aimed to reformulate mathematics in a rigorous and abstract way. Weil's influence extended through his teaching and numerous publications, inspiring generations of mathematicians.