When was Stephen Hawking born?
Q: When was Stephen Hawking born?
A: Stephen Hawking was born on 8 January 1942.
Q: Where did he move to in 1950?
A: In 1950, Stephen Hawking moved to St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Q: What position did he hold at the University of Cambridge?
A: Stephen Hawking held the position of professor of mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
Q: What illness did he have that affected his ability to move and talk?
A: Stephen Hawking had a motor neurone disease related to his dyslexia which worsened over time and eventually left him almost completely paralysed.
Q: How did he communicate when he could no longer speak or move well?
A: To communicate, Stephen Hawking used a wheelchair for mobility and an Intel computer to talk for him.
Q: What books has he written?
A: Stephen Hawking wrote many science books for people who are not scientists.
Q: When did he retire from the University of Cambridge?
A: Stephen Hawking retired from the University of Cambridge on 1 October 2009.
