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September 2, 1923
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October 25, 2002
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René Thom was a French mathematician born on September 2, 1923, in Montbéliard, France . He is best known for his work on catastrophe theory . Thom was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis and the University of Paris . His primary occupation was as a mathematician .
Thom received the prestigious Fields Medal in 1958 for his work. His doctoral advisor was Henri Cartan . Thom passed away on October 25, 2002, in Bures-sur-Yvette, France .
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