Theoretical Physicist · United Kingdom
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking was a British theoretical physicist and cosmologist whose work on black holes and the origins of the universe made him one of the most celebrated scientists of his time.
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1942 — 2018Career timeline
- 1942
Born in Oxford, England
- 1988
Publishes A Brief History of Time
- 2018
Dies in Cambridge, England
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Updated September 13, 2026Biography
Contributions
Stephen Hawking proposed that black holes emit radiation, now known as Hawking radiation. His popular science book A Brief History of Time became an international bestseller. He continued his research for decades while living with motor neurone disease.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
What is Stephen Hawking famous for?
He is famous for his theoretical work on black holes and for his bestselling book A Brief History of Time.
