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Andrew Wiles is one of the famous Mathematician, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1953. Hailing from the vibrant city of England, Andrew Wiles is a proud citizen of United Kingdom.
British mathematician who became an expert in number theory and famously proved Fermat’s Last Theorem. He was given the Wolf Prize in 1995 and the Royal Meal in 1996.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Andrew Wiles continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Andrew Wiles |
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| First Name: | Andrew |
| Last Name: | Wiles |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1953 |
| Age: | 70-years |
| Father: | Maurice Wiles |
| Mother: | Paddy Mowll |
| Education: | University of Cambridge; King's College School; Clare College; Merton College; The Leys School |
Career
He was educated at Merton College, Oxford, and at Clare College, Cambridge.
His name was given to an asteroid (9999 Wiles) in 1999.
Family
His father, Maurice Frank Wiles, was a Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford. He and fellow mathematician, Harold Edwards, both studied Fermat’s Last Theorem.
Andrew Wiles Timeline
1952
From 1952 to 1955, his father worked as the chaplain at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and later became the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.
1974
In 1974, Wiles earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics at Merton College, Oxford.
1975
Wiles's graduate research was guided by John Coates, beginning in the summer of 1975.
1980
In 1980, Wiles earned a PhD while at Clare College, Cambridge.
1981
After a stay at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1981, Wiles became a Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University.
1985
In 1985–86, Wiles was a Guggenheim Fellow at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques near Paris and at the École Normale Supérieure.
