Fred Hoyle
/ˌfred ˈhɔɪl/
/ˌfred ˈhɔɪl/
- (1915-2001) an English astrophysicist (= scientist who studies the structure of stars, etc.). He developed theories on the origins of stars and of life itself, and wrote a number of works of popular science. He also wrote science fiction. He was made a knight in 1972.
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