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Galois Biography AI on Galois Évariste Galois (1811–1832) was a brilliant French mathematician who revolutionized abstract algebra before dying in a tragic political duel at just 20 years old. He completely transformed how mathematicians look at equations by introducing the concepts of groups and fields , inventing a whole new branch of mathematics while still a teenager. A Turbulent and Tragically Short Life Rebellious Teenager : Born near Paris, Galois was a mathematical prodigy but a terrible traditional student. He frequently clashed with his teachers because he solved complex problems entirely in his head without showing his work. Constant Rejection : He twice failed the entrance exam to the prestigious École Polytechnique, largely due to his hot temper during the oral examinations. Lost Manuscripts : He submitted his revolutionary work on equations to the Academy of Sciences three times. The famous mathematicians reviewing it (including Cauchy and Fourier) either lost his paper...