"In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them."
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About Andrew Wiles
Andrew Wiles is a British mathematician known for proving Fermat's Last Theorem, a problem that had perplexed mathematicians for over three centuries. Born in 1953, Wiles developed a passion for mathematics at a young age. He studied at Oxford and Cambridge University and made significant contributions to number theory. In 1994, Wiles successfully proved Fermat's Last Theorem, a groundbreaking achievement that solidified his reputation as one of the greatest mathematicians of his time.
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