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Raúl Chávez Sarmiento

b. 1997

Peruvian mathematician

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About Raúl Chávez Sarmiento

Born 1997. Raúl Chávez Sarmiento is a Peruvian mathematician and student, known for International Mathematical Olympiad.

Raúl Arturo Chávez Sarmiento (born 24 October 1997) is a Peruvian child prodigy in mathematics. At the age of , he won a bronze medal at the 2009 International Mathematical Olympiad, making him the second youngest medalist in IMO history, behind Terence Tao, who won a bronze medal in 1986 at the age of 10.

He then won a silver medal at the 2010 IMO, a gold medal (6th ranked overall) at the 2011 IMO, and a silver medal again at the 2012 IMO.

Chávez Sarmiento received his Ph.D. in 2024 from Harvard University with the thesis The Hilbert-Chow algebra of a proper surface and Grojnowski calculus.

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Important facts

Born
24 October 1997, Peru
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Mathematician, student
Nationality
Peru
Known for
International Mathematical Olympiad
Education
Harvard University
Also known as
Raul Chavez Sarmiento, Raúl Arturo Chávez Sarmiento

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Raúl Chávez Sarmiento?

Peruvian mathematician

When was Raúl Chávez Sarmiento born?

Raúl Chávez Sarmiento was born on 24 October 1997 in Peru.

What is Raúl Chávez Sarmiento's occupation?

Raúl Chávez Sarmiento is a mathematician and student.

What is Raúl Chávez Sarmiento known for?

Raúl Chávez Sarmiento is known for International Mathematical Olympiad.

What nationality is Raúl Chávez Sarmiento?

Raúl Chávez Sarmiento is Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raúl Chávez Sarmiento

· Wikidata: Q7299754

· DBpedia: Raúl Chávez Sarmiento

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