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    • Lars Ahlfors

    Finnish and American mathematician
    Date of Birth: 18.04.1907
    Country: Finland

    Content:
    1. Early Life and Education
    2. Academic Career in Finland
    3. Field Medal Award
    4. Career in Switzerland and the United States
    5. Wolf Prize and Literary Contributions
    6. Later Life and Legacy

    Early Life and Education

    Lars Ahlfors was born on April 18, 1907, in Helsinki, Finland. From 1924 to 1928, he studied mathematics at the University of Helsinki.

    Academic Career in Finland

    After graduating, Ahlfors remained at the University of Helsinki, serving as an Adjunct Professor from 1933 to 1936. During this time, he made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

    Field Medal Award

    In 1936, Ahlfors became one of the first two recipients of the prestigious Field Medal, along with Jesse Douglas. The award recognized his groundbreaking work on Riemann surfaces and the theory of quasiconformal mappings.

    Career in Switzerland and the United States

    In 1944, Ahlfors was