Fred Hoyle
24 June 1915 – 20 August 2001
Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) was an English astronomer best known for his theory of stellar nucleosynthesis, explaining how elements are forged inside stars. A leading proponent of the steady-state theory of the universe, he coined the term 'Big Bang' for the rival cosmology he opposed.
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Life events
Fred Hoyle was born in Gilstead, near Bingley in West Yorkshire.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHoyle read mathematics at the University of Cambridge, where he later pursued research in theoretical physics and astronomy.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgWith Hermann Bondi and Thomas Gold, Hoyle developed the steady-state cosmology as an alternative to an evolving universe.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgDuring a BBC radio broadcast Hoyle used the phrase 'Big Bang' to describe the rival cosmological theory.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe B2FH paper with Burbidge, Burbidge and Fowler described how chemical elements are synthesized in stars.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHoyle established and became the first director of the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy at the University of Cambridge.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHoyle received the Crafoord Prize of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for his work on nucleosynthesis.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgFred Hoyle died in Bournemouth at the age of 86 following a series of strokes.
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