G.H. Hardy was a prominent British mathematician known for his work in number theory and mathematical analysis. Born on February 7, 1877, he made significant contributions to pure mathematics and is often celebrated for his advocacy of mathematics as an art form. Hardy is also famous for his collaboration with the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose extraordinary talents he helped to bring to the forefront of the mathematical community. In addition to his research, Hardy authored several influential books, including "A Mathematician's Apology," where he expressed his views on the beauty of mathematics. He was a strong critic of applied mathematics, believing that pure mathematics should be pursued for its own sake. Hardy passed away on December 1, 1947, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of mathematics.