Person    | Male  Born 24/6/1915  Died 20/8/2001

Fred Hoyle

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Sir Fred Hoyle FRS was an astronomer who held some controversial views. He coined the term"Big Bang", even though he rejected the theory, preferring the "steady-state model".  He also believed that life arrived on earth from elsewhere and was not home-grown.

Spent most of his working life at St John's College, Cambridge. Wrote science fiction novels, etc.

Born Yorkshire, died Bournmouth.

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