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Fred Hoyle

Fred Hoyle (1915–2001) was a British screenwriter, astronomer and writer.

Also recorded as Sir Fred Hoyle.

Overview

Born at Bingley in 1915, died at Bournemouth in 2001.

In detail

Fred Hoyle studied at Emmanuel College and Bingley Grammar School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is astronomy.

Employment is recorded with Cardiff University, University of Cambridge and Victoria University of Manchester. Positions recorded include Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy and President of the Royal Astronomical Society. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Philosophical Society.

Works named in the authority record are Hoyle's fallacy, The Black Cloud, A for Andromeda, Diseases from Space, Fifth Planet and Ossian's Ride.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Royal Medal, Kalinga Prize and Balzan Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Fred Hoyle”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q183397: Fred Hoyle

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