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Which mountain range was Lasserre near where Grothendieck sequestered himself?
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The Pyrenees mountains provided the backdrop for Grothendieck's reclusive years. Lasserre is a village nestled within this majestic mountain range, offering him a tranquil haven to pursue his mathematical pursuits away from the academic world. The towering peaks and serene valleys of the Pyrenees offered Grothendieck a source of inspiration and solitude, enabling him to delve deeply into his groundbreaking work on category theory and other areas of mathematics.
Master of Abstract Mathematics: The Extraordinary Life of Alexander Grothendieck
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