René Thom
for creating the theory of 'Cobordisme' which has, within the few years of its existence, led to the most penetrating insight into the topology of differentiable manifolds.
Affiliated at time of winning
Strasbourg, France
Recognition for work with lasting impact
for creating the theory of 'Cobordisme' which has, within the few years of its existence, led to the most penetrating insight into the topology of differentiable manifolds.
Strasbourg, France