Famous American Mathematicians

Birthdate: December 28, 1903

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary

Died: February 8, 1957

Hungarian-American scientist John von Neumann contributed to the development of game theory and the concept of self-replication. His work covered vast areas including math, economics, physics, and computer science. His research on nuclear physics led him to be part of the advisory committee of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.