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Stephen William Hawking was born on January 8, 1942-- coincidentally 300 years after the death of Galileo-- in Oxford, England. His parents, Frank and Isobel Hawking, lived in north London but were forced to have Stephen in Oxford since it was the safest place during World War II. Frank and Isobel's economical constraints did not impede them from studying medicine and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, respectively, at the University of Oxford, where they met at a medical research institute. Isobel gave birth to Hawking's two younger sisters (Philippa and Mary) and adopted Hawking's brother Edward. | Stephen William Hawking was born on January 8, 1942-- coincidentally 300 years after the death of Galileo-- in Oxford, England. His parents, Frank and Isobel Hawking, lived in north London but were forced to have Stephen in Oxford since it was the safest place during World War II. Frank and Isobel's economical constraints did not impede them from studying medicine and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, respectively, at the University of Oxford, where they met at a medical research institute. Isobel gave birth to Hawking's two younger sisters (Philippa and Mary) and adopted Hawking's brother Edward. | ||
When Hawking was eight years old, his family moved to St. Albans-- a town north of London. Hawking went to St. Albans School when he was eleven years old | When Hawking was eight years old, his family moved to St. Albans-- a town north of London. Hawking went to St. Albans School when he was eleven years old. The Hawking family was considered very intelligent and eccentric and lived in a poorly maintained house. Hawking later attended University College, Oxford. Hawking wanted to pursue a degree in Mathematics whereas his father wanted him to study medicine as he did; however, Hawking opted to study Physics as a Mathematics major was unavailable. He achieved first class honors degree in Natural Science after three relaxed years in University College. | ||
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Revision as of 16:16, 1 December 2015
by Sofia Blasini
Stephen W. Hawking is a notable theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author, and researcher at the University of Cambridge. His contributions to modern physics have led to theories on quantum mechanics and relativity, as well as widespread public recognition due to his inspirational life story. Multiple movies portray his work and life as one of the world's greatest scientist to have lived.
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Stephen William Hawking was born on January 8, 1942-- coincidentally 300 years after the death of Galileo-- in Oxford, England. His parents, Frank and Isobel Hawking, lived in north London but were forced to have Stephen in Oxford since it was the safest place during World War II. Frank and Isobel's economical constraints did not impede them from studying medicine and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, respectively, at the University of Oxford, where they met at a medical research institute. Isobel gave birth to Hawking's two younger sisters (Philippa and Mary) and adopted Hawking's brother Edward.
When Hawking was eight years old, his family moved to St. Albans-- a town north of London. Hawking went to St. Albans School when he was eleven years old. The Hawking family was considered very intelligent and eccentric and lived in a poorly maintained house. Hawking later attended University College, Oxford. Hawking wanted to pursue a degree in Mathematics whereas his father wanted him to study medicine as he did; however, Hawking opted to study Physics as a Mathematics major was unavailable. He achieved first class honors degree in Natural Science after three relaxed years in University College.
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