John G. Thompson

Prix

1. 1970

   médaille Fields

   Mathématiques

   Proved jointly with W. Feit that all non-cyclic finite simple groups have even order. The extension of this work by Thompson determined the minimal simple finite groups, that is, the simple finite groups whose proper subgroups are solvable.

2. 1992

   Prix Wolf — Mathématiques

   Mathématiques

   for his profound contributions to all aspects of finite group theory and connections with other branches of mathematics.

3. 2008

   Prix Abel

   Mathématiques

   For their profound achievements in algebra and in particular for shaping modern group theory.