Stephen Hawking
British theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)
1942 — 2018
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Profession
British theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)
Born
January 8, 1942
Died
2018 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, cosmologist, theoretical physicist
United KingdomBorn in OxfordDied in Cambridge
1942
Born in Oxford (1942-01-08)
1952
EducationStudied at St Albans School
1959
EducationStudied at University College, Oxford (1959–1962)
1962
EducationStudied at Trinity Hall (1962–1966)
1966
AwardAdams Prize
1974
AwardFellow of the Royal Society
About
Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, widely viewed as one of the most prestigious academic posts in the world.
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Who is Stephen Hawking?+
Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, widely viewed as one of th
What does the name Stephen mean?+
The name Stephen means "The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.". It is of English origin.
When was Stephen Hawking born?+
Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942.
When did Stephen Hawking die?+
Stephen Hawking died in 2018, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.
The name Stephen is of English origin, meaning "The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Stephen
Stephen — January 8, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
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Legend.
— anon
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