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The ''' Fields Medal''' is a prize awarded to up to four ]s (under forty) at each ] since 1936 and regularly since ] at the initiative of the Canadian mathematican ]. The ''' Fields Medal''' is a prize awarded to up to four ]s (not over forty years of age) at each ] since 1936 and regularly since ] at the initiative of the Canadian mathematican ].
The purpose is to give recognition and support to young mathematical researchers having already made important contributions. The purpose is to give recognition and support to young mathematical researchers having already made important contributions.


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The Fields Medal is a prize awarded to up to four mathematicians (not over forty years of age) at each International Congress of Mathematicians since 1936 and regularly since 1948 at the initiative of the Canadian mathematican John Charles Fields. The purpose is to give recognition and support to young mathematical researchers having already made important contributions.

See also: International Mathematical Union, Nevanlinna Prize, another prize for outstanding mathematicians, Mathematician, for other mathematicians

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