Mathematician Gerd Faltings Honored with Abel Prize

German mathematician Gerd Faltings, a Fields Medal recipient, has been awarded the prestigious Abel Prize, crowning his long research career. The 71-year-old was reportedly surprised by the news, which he received during a routine meeting at the Max Planck Institute.

24 Mar, 02:19 — 24 Mar, 02:19

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'I'll have to rent a suit,' Gerd Faltings after adding prestigious Abel Prize to his Fields Medal-winning legacy

At 71, retired German mathematician Gerd Faltings was lured to a colleague's office at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn last week for what he was told was a routine meeting.

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Gerd Faltings erhält den prestigeträchtigen Abelpreis

'I'll have to rent a suit,' Gerd Faltings after adding prestigious Abel Prize to his Fields Medal-winning legacy

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