Nicușor Dan

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1. When was Nicușor Dan born?December 20, 1969
2. Where was Nicușor Dan born?Făgăraș, Brașov County, Romania
3. What is the international mathematical olympiad performance?Gold medals and perfect scores in 1987 and 1988
4. What is the higher education?Master's degree from École normale supérieure; PhD from Paris 13 University
5. What is Nicușor Dan known for?Nicușor Dan is a mathematician who became the mayor of Bucharest and later the president of Romania.
6. How did he become a good mathematician?He won gold medals and perfect scores at the International Mathematical Olympiads in 1987 and 1988.

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