Daniel Kehlmann is a contemporary German-Austrian author, born on April 24, 1975, in Munich, Germany. He is best known for his novels that often blend history and fiction, exploring themes of identity and perception. His most famous work, Measuring the World, tells the story of two 19th-century scientists, Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss, and their contrasting approaches to understanding the world. Kehlmann has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Thomas Mann Prize and the Heinrich Böll Prize. His works have been translated into multiple languages, making him a prominent figure in modern literature. In addition to novels, he has also written plays and essays.