Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a German polymath from the 17th and 18th centuries, renowned for his groundbreaking work in mathematics, philosophy, and science. He is credited with independently developing calculus and inventing the binary number system, earning him the title "the last universal genius" due to his vast and diverse contributions across many fields of knowledge. His ideas continue to influence modern thought in areas from computer science to philosophy.
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