John G. Thompson

Awards

1. 1970

   Fields Medal

   Math

   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

   Wolf Prize — Mathematics

   Math

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

3. 2008

   Abel Prize

   Math

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