Stephen Hawking, scientist, “Quiet and silent people are the ones who have the strongest and loudest minds”
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Key Points:
- Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and the structure of the universe, including the discovery of Hawking radiation in 1974.
- Despite being diagnosed with ALS at age 21 and becoming almost completely paralyzed, Hawking continued his scientific research and teaching for decades, defying medical expectations and becoming a symbol of intellectual perseverance.
- He held the prestigious position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University from 1979 to 2009 and authored the bestselling book "A Brief History of Time," which made complex cosmological concepts accessible to millions worldwide.
- Hawking received numerous honors, including Fellowship of the Royal Society, the Copley Medal
