Fred Hoyle

Who was Fred Hoyle? Biography, breakthroughs, IQ analysis, and intellectual legacy — curated by Geniuses.club's editors. Read more on Geniuses.club.

• Born: 1915-06-24
• Birthplace: Gilstead, Bingley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

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