Erdős

Paul Erdős was a highly influential Hungarian mathematician known for his prolific work in combinatorics, number theory, and graph theory. He collaborated with hundreds of mathematicians worldwide, leading to many joint research papers. Erdős was renowned for his eccentric personality and relentless work ethic, often traveling to work with others and sharing ideas. He's best known for developing concepts like the Erdős number, which measures collaborative distance between authors in mathematics. His contributions significantly shaped modern mathematics, making complex problems easier to approach and inspiring a global community of researchers.