Life
What was your childhood like?
I had a happy childhood and although his family was not wealthy, I enjoyed reading and science.
What languages did you spoke?
I spoke English but after my illness I sued technology to communicate.
Did you receive any academic recognition?
I received several awards including honors from the University of Cambridge.
Did you have any nickname or special name during your lifetime?
No, I didn't have any nickname/special name.
Who was the president of Mexico when you where born?
The president of Mexico at that time was Manuel Avila Camacho.
Did you marry or had a partner?
I married twice, first to Jane Wilfe and then to Elaine Mason.
Did you write important books, essays or letters?
I wrote several books, the most famous is A Brief History of Time.
What was your greatest achievement or contribution to humanity
My greatest achievement was advancing the understanding of black holes and general relativity.
Did you had an important teacher or mentor on your life?
No, I didn't have any important teacher/mentor.
What social movement happened in Mexico in 1968 while you were publishing your first scientific works?
The student movement known as the "Tlatelolco Massacre" repressed on October 2.
What values guided you in life?
My main value was the pursuit of truth through science.
What did you invent, discover or create?
I didn’t invent anything, but my work was revolutionary.
Did you won any awards, medals or recognitions?
I received many awards, including medals from the Royal Society.
What legacy did you left on your field?
My legacy is my innovative approach to cosmology.
What mayor internacional sports event happened in Mexico in 1970 when you where starting to gain recognition?
Mexico hosted the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
What was your family like?
My family was middle class. My father was a doctor and my mother was a secretary.
Did you help improve the others lives? How?
Yes, my work changed the public’s perception of theorical physics.
Are there institutions, awards or places named after you?
The "Stephen Hawking Centre" in Cambridge is named after me.
Did you had enemies or people who opposed your ideas?
No, I didn't have any major enemies.
What happened in Mexico City in 1985 while you were already famous?
A magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck killing thousands.
Where was the place you grew up?
I grew up in Oxford an academic city.
How did your education influence you later in your achievements?
My education allowed me to make significant advances in cosmology.
Are there movies, books or songs about you?
My life is documented in books and in the film "The Theory of Everything".
How did you began your main career or work?
I started my career as a theoretical physicist at the University Of Cambrige.
What disasters hit Mexico's Capital City in 2017 a year before your death?
2 strong earthquakes (8.2 and 7.1) caused destruction and thousands of deaths.