Stephen Hawking
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Stephen Hawking
1942–2018 · Theoretical physicist, Cosmologist, Author · British
"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet."
British theoretical physicist and cosmologist who revolutionised our understanding of black holes and the universe.
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- Full name
- Stephen Hawking
- Birth
- 1942-01-08 · Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Death
- 2018-03-14 · Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Nationality
- British
- Occupation
- Theoretical physicist, Cosmologist, Author
- Profession
- Scientist
- Notable for
- Groundbreaking work on black-hole radiation ('Hawking radiation'); Lucasian Professor at Cambridge for 30 years; bestselling author of 'A Brief History of Time'.
Awards & recognition
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009)
- Copley Medal (2006)
- Albert Einstein Award (1978)
- Wolf Prize in Physics (1988)
- Fellow of the Royal Society (1974)
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