Not much is known of Gauss' parents other than the fact they were poor bricklayers. It is also unclear whether or not he had any siblings.
In October of 1805, Gauss married Johanna Ostoff and he and his new wife lived happily together. That is, until 1808, when a chain of unfortunate events occurred that began with the death of Gauss' father. Then, only four years after their marriage, Johanna died after giving birth to their second son, who also passed soon after his mother. Their deaths left Gauss heart-broken, and he, with his three young children, lived with Gauss' best friend, Olbers, for a year while he put the pieces of his life back together again. In 1810, Gauss and Johanna's best friend, Minna, wed. They had three children together, even though their relationship seemed to be more of a practical marriage than a romantic one.
In October of 1805, Gauss married Johanna Ostoff and he and his new wife lived happily together. That is, until 1808, when a chain of unfortunate events occurred that began with the death of Gauss' father. Then, only four years after their marriage, Johanna died after giving birth to their second son, who also passed soon after his mother. Their deaths left Gauss heart-broken, and he, with his three young children, lived with Gauss' best friend, Olbers, for a year while he put the pieces of his life back together again. In 1810, Gauss and Johanna's best friend, Minna, wed. They had three children together, even though their relationship seemed to be more of a practical marriage than a romantic one.
Johanna Ostoff
Despite all of the trials and misfortune in his personal life, Gauss continued to work and progess in his quest to futher develop mathematical theories and definitions.
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