Stephen Hawking

Introduction

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the most intelligent theoretical physicists of all time. Hawking writes about the origin and structure of the universe as well as the Big Bang and black holes. Stephen Hawking was born in Oxford, England, on January 8, 1942. Stephen Hawking is the oldest child of Frank and Isobel Hawking. Hawking was born into an intelligent family. His mother went to Oxford University. This was during a time when not that many women were able to go to college. Hawking’s father was an Oxford graduate and was a medical researcher who specialized in tropical diseases. Hawking’s father wanted him to go into medicine, but starting at a young age Hawking “showed a passion for science and the sky.”

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