Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi was a prominent German mathematician born on December 10, 1804, in Potsdam, Prussia. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of algebra, differential equations, and elliptic functions. Jacobi's work laid the foundation for many modern mathematical theories and techniques. Jacobi was also a pioneer in the development of matrix theory and made significant advancements in mechanics. His innovative approaches and methods have influenced various areas of mathematics and physics, earning him a lasting legacy in the scientific community. He passed away on February 18, 1851, in Berlin, Germany.