I do not think that the mathematical community has the right to decide whether I should accept or reject the prize. I have my own reasons. If my proof is correct, then I don't need any other recognition.
— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

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Further explanation of declining the prize

Date / Period

2010

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Controversial

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1290940/Eccentric-Russian-mathematician…

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