eventually became a famous physicist. There was a sister, Therese Jacobi, and a third brother, Eduard Jacobi, who was younger than Carl. Eduard, but did not pursue any academic career, but followed instead in his father's profession as a banker.
Jacobi's early education was given by an uncle on his mother's side, and then, just before his twelfth birthday, Jacobi entered the Gymnasium in Potsdam. He had been well taught by his uncle and he had remarkable talents. In 1817, while still in his first year of…
Words 3636 - Pages 15
