Ever wondered if a self-taught mathematician could shake the foundations of Cambridge University and leave an indelible mark on the world of numbers? Srinivasa Ramanujan did just that, and his story, a testament to raw talent and unwavering dedication, continues to inspire mathematicians and dreamers alike.

In 1913, a modest clerk from Madras, India, began a correspondence with G.H. Hardy, a prominent mathematician at Cambridge. That clerk was Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar, and his letters contained mathematical theorems so novel and profound that they stunned the academic community. Despite lacking formal training, Ramanujan possessed an uncanny intuition for numbers, a gift that would eventually lead him to revolutionize several areas of mathematics. His journey from the temples of South India to the hallowed halls of Cambridge is a story of perseverance, prejudice, and the pursuit of knowledge against all odds.

Category	Information
Full Name	Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar
Date of Birth	December 22, 1887
Place of Birth	Erode, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India)
Date of Death	April 26, 1920
Place of Death	Kumbakonam, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Tamil Nadu, India)
Nationality	Indian
Education	Government Arts College, Kumbakonam (did not complete); University of Cambridge (B.A. by Research)
Occupation	Mathematician
Known For	Number theory, infinite series, mathematical analysis, continued fractions
Notable Achievements	Rogers-Ramanujan identities, Ramanujan prime, Ramanujan theta function, Mock theta functions
Mentor	G.H. Hardy
Spouse	Janaki Ammal
Awards & Honors	B.A. by Research (Cambridge, 1916); Fellow of the Cambridge Philosophical Society (1918); Fellow of the Royal Society (1918)
Legacy	Ramanujan's work continues to influence modern mathematics and inspire mathematicians around the world. His notebooks contain thousands of results, many of which are still being studied and proven today.
Further Information	Britannica - Srinivasa Ramanujan