[cynthiaherald]

Reminds me of a theme that many historical icons embodied....a sense of self-education. But on a daily basis.

Ben Franklin was a self taught printer, scientist, etc...who went on to become world-renowned for each profession. He had no formal education or schooling either.

[jarek]

Name the last self-taught great scientist or mathematician, and the year of their birth.

[bartonfink]

Srinivasa Ramanujan, 1887.