Andrew Wiles
Andrew Wiles is a British mathematician known for proving Fermat's Last Theorem, one of the most famous problems in the history of mathematics. Born in 1953, he developed an interest in mathematics at an early age and studied at Oxford and Cambridge universities.
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Born in 1953, he developed an interest in mathematics at an early age and studied at Oxford and Cambridge universities. After obtaining his doctorate, Wiles focused his research on number theory and algebraic geometry. In 1994, he famously announced a proof for Fermat's Last Theorem, a conjecture that had remained unsolved for over 300 years. Wiles' proof consisted of a complex and lengthy mathematical argument, and due to an error in his initial work, it took him a year to correct. Nevertheless, his proof ultimately withstood scrutiny and was widely accepted by the mathematical community. This achievement earned Wiles numerous accolades, including the Abel Prize, which is considered one of the highest honors in mathematics. Wiles continues to make significant contributions to mathematics and has inspired a new generation of mathematicians.