1905 - 2002
Piet Hein was a Dutch mathematician, physicist, and poet, born on December 16, 1905, in Amsterdam and died on April 17, 1996. He is best known for his work in the field of mathematics, particularly for the development of the "superellipse," a shape that has influenced art and design, as well as for his witty, philosophical poems known as "Gruks." Hein’s contributions to science and literature have made him a notable figure in both disciplines.