John Charles Fields
Mathematician and founder of Fields Medal
Born
May 14th, 1863
161 years ago
Died
August 9th, 1932
92 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Canada
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A Canadian mathematician contributed significantly to the field of mathematics through the establishment of an award recognizing outstanding achievements. Fields served as a professor and dedicated his career to promoting mathematics in Canada and internationally. The Fields Medal, established in 1936, honors mathematicians under 40 years old for their exceptional work and has become one of the highest honors in mathematics, akin to the Nobel Prize in its importance.
Founded the Fields Medal
Promoted mathematics in Canada
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