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Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist & Author • United Kingdom
1942 — 2018
Stephen Hawking
Renowned cosmologist who made groundbreaking discoveries about black holes and author of A Brief History of Time.
Life & Legacy Overview
Stephen Hawking was an English theoretical physicist and cosmologist who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at Cambridge. He showed that black holes emit radiation (Hawking radiation) and was a pioneer in quantum gravity.
Notable Works / Milestones:
- A Brief History of Time (1988)
- Hawking Radiation Prediction
- Gravitational Singularity Theorems
- The Universe in a Nutshell
Key Historical Details
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Birthday:
January 8
(1942)
Passed Away:
March 14
(2018)
Birthplace:
Oxford, England
Profession:
Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist & Author
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