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I think this hasn't been true in a long, long time. The most recent example of major contributions coming from someone in their 20s would be Evariste Galois aro
by loeber 1y ago
I think this hasn't been true in a long, long time. The most recent example of major contributions coming from someone in their 20s would be Evariste Galois around the time of the French Revolution.
Teens? No way, not really ever.
- kevinventullo 1y agoPeter Scholze received his Fields Medal at 30 for work he carried out through his 20’s. However he is not the youngest recipient: J.P. Serre received his Fields medal at 27.
- getnormality 1y agoBefore we get too excited about the Fields Medal as an indicator for age of great mathematical achievements, let's remember that it's only awarded to people under 40 for work done earlier, potentially many years earlier.