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Stephen Hawking
1942—2018
Renowned British physicist and best-selling author who explored the mysteries of the universe and helped the world better understand complex concepts like black holes.
Some notable facts about Stephen Hawking include:
- Studied physics at University College, Oxford and earned his Ph.D. in cosmology from the University of Cambridge
- Also held 12 honorary degrees
- Diagnosed with ALS at age 21
- Held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge
- Published the best-selling “A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes” in 1988
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