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Schock Prize

The Schock Prizes were instituted by the will of philosopher and artist Rolf Schock (1933-1986). The Prizes were first awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, 1993 and have been awarded every two years ever since.

The Prizes are given in four categories and decided by committees of three of the Swedish Royal Academies:

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Laureates in Logic and Philosophy

Laureates in Mathematics

Laureates in Visual Arts

Laureates in Musical Arts

See also: Nobel Prize, Right Livelihood Award, Polar Prize[?], Fields Medal, Nevanlinna Prize

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